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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
Stan and Reinsve star as a mixed Romanian and Norwegian couple who move to the fjord village where the wife was born with their children.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2026
At the mouth of the fjord, a National Geographic Venture cruise ship carrying around 150 people was anchored in dense fog.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Northern Lights Yarn Cruise (Norway): A knitting and yarn-focused cruise through the Norwegian fjords timed with Northern Lights season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
However, the conditions that led to this event are not at all unique to this fjord.
—Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2026
At the mouth of the fjord, a National Geographic Venture cruise ship carrying around 150 people was anchored in dense fog.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Northern Lights Yarn Cruise (Norway): A knitting and yarn-focused cruise through the Norwegian fjords timed with Northern Lights season.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
However, the conditions that led to this event are not at all unique to this fjord.
—Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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That goes for fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, and sonic repellant devices, which have no scientific basis.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The result is high-decibel acoustic loads that can cause structural damage as well as buffeting that can prevent the missile from even leaving the bay.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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But instead of simply passing offshore, increasing numbers are now diverting into San Francisco Bay and lingering for days or even weeks inside the crowded estuary — a shift scientists increasingly link to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The mammals thrive across habitats from inland rivers and lochs to rugged coastal environments.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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