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also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Recent Examples of fjord
From the jungles of Cambodia to the fjords of Sweden, the promise of gastronomic experiences in untamed settings is attracting curious travelers seeking to reset their relationships with nature—and with food.
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Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Some of the cases are totally over the top, from the virus created to make prostitutes sterile or the billionaire vigilante hunting club to the Elon Musk-like villain secretly testing self-driving cars in the middle of a fjord.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
In 2017, a northwestern Greenland mountainside fell 3,000 feet into the deep waters of the fjord below.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Some of the cases are totally over the top, from the virus created to make prostitutes sterile or the billionaire vigilante hunting club to the Elon Musk-like villain secretly testing self-driving cars in the middle of a fjord.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
In 2017, a northwestern Greenland mountainside fell 3,000 feet into the deep waters of the fjord below.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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Several people, including a few children and fitness coach Jack LaLanne, have successfully made the swim across the bay over the years, according to BOP.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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The sprawling tidewater in the Baltimore Harbor area is also home to overpopulations of blue and flathead catfish, both of which have expanded their range into the bay and are eating their way through the native food chain.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the quiet coves along Battle Run Recreation Area or drop anchor and swim near the cliffs at Long Point.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The cove was clear in less than a week and marina owners were clamoring to have their properties treated.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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On Monday, members of the SALT Caucus endorsed increasing the deduction cap for single filers to $62,000 and joint filers to $124,000 — a sign of the massive gulf between the two sides.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Ripples of excitement could be felt in the port as Dakis Joannou’s mega-yacht, cheekily named Guilty, glided to the docks.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Under pressure, a Hong Kong company sold off its two port facilities on the canal, drawing criticism from Beijing.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The three main ecosystems are the Roanoke Sound estuary, the dunes themselves and the maritime thicket where a variety of shrubs and trees grow—including bayberries, live oaks and pines—and where wildlife finds refuge.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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According to Eustis the spill threatens a range of species including black terns, bottlenose dolphins, larval yellowfin tuna, marsh birds, spring pogies, and young fish migrating into the estuaries for spring growth.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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