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also fiords
as in bays
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 fjords
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
In the village of Nes, the navigation guides travelers to remarkably preserved World War II heritage sites, including coastal bunkers overlooking the fjords.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Patagonia is a diverse region in southern Chile and Argentina, with glaciers, mountains and fjords to the west, stretching into steppe and desert toward the east.
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Brittany Peterson,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Take a cruise through the fjords, rain forests, and waterfalls of the scenic Milford Sound; heli-hike your way through Franz Josef Glacier; hike part (or all) of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing; explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; or go whale-watching in the Bay of Plenty.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The resulting images capture mountains and fjords dissolving into sky, rendered in the deep azure light of the Arctic Circle.
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Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
In The Norwegian Fjords The arrival of spring in Norway’s fjords is one of nature’s most breathtaking transformations.
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David Nikel,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Fishermen and fjords of Norway laid out on large canvases.
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Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
In the village of Nes, the navigation guides travelers to remarkably preserved World War II heritage sites, including coastal bunkers overlooking the fjords.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Patagonia is a diverse region in southern Chile and Argentina, with glaciers, mountains and fjords to the west, stretching into steppe and desert toward the east.
—
Brittany Peterson,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Take a cruise through the fjords, rain forests, and waterfalls of the scenic Milford Sound; heli-hike your way through Franz Josef Glacier; hike part (or all) of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing; explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; or go whale-watching in the Bay of Plenty.
—
Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The resulting images capture mountains and fjords dissolving into sky, rendered in the deep azure light of the Arctic Circle.
—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
In The Norwegian Fjords The arrival of spring in Norway’s fjords is one of nature’s most breathtaking transformations.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Fishermen and fjords of Norway laid out on large canvases.
—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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Youth on Course is going off-course for its next play-time opportunity for juniors, partnering with Topgolf to provide access to hitting bays for just $5 this summer.
Noun
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.
Noun
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The nearby Atlantic coastline offers a variety of scenery and terrain, including quiet coves, granite shoreline, offshore islands and crashing surf.
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From Menorca’s quiet coves to Sardinia’s pink sands, here's what topped their lists.
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“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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