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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
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.
—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
Come August 12, guests will watch the celestial blackout in peace on the ocean, surrounded only by icebergs and fjords.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
But the Tracy Arm tsunami shows that not all fjords exhibit slow collapse.
—Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 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
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
Come August 12, guests will watch the celestial blackout in peace on the ocean, surrounded only by icebergs and fjords.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
But the Tracy Arm tsunami shows that not all fjords exhibit slow collapse.
—Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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The Board of Public Works approved the grant on Thursday, which will be used to reduce pollution attributed to failed sewer systems located near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Tucked below the luxe Montage Laguna Beach resort, the roughly 1,300-foot-long beach is known for its Caribbean-blue waters, tide pools, and rocky coves, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and leisurely exploration.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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