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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
There are lots of one-week Norwegian fjords cruises; longer voyages pair the fjords with Arctic Norway.
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Jane Archer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s always a chance of clouds on eclipse day everywhere along the path — from Greenland’s fjords and Iceland’s west coast to the mountains and plains of Spain — so mobility will be everything.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
The remaining four per cent, in the east, are subjected to a current of sea ice from the Arctic Ocean and to violent winds that roar down the slopes of the ice sheet into the fjords.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
As the glaciers retreat, ships are venturing even farther into the fjords to get close to the melting giants.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
So following five months in Antarctica, Ultramarine and her crew were pining for the fjords of Chilean Patagonia.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Jane Archer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s always a chance of clouds on eclipse day everywhere along the path — from Greenland’s fjords and Iceland’s west coast to the mountains and plains of Spain — so mobility will be everything.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
The remaining four per cent, in the east, are subjected to a current of sea ice from the Arctic Ocean and to violent winds that roar down the slopes of the ice sheet into the fjords.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
As the glaciers retreat, ships are venturing even farther into the fjords to get close to the melting giants.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
So following five months in Antarctica, Ultramarine and her crew were pining for the fjords of Chilean Patagonia.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Online booking platforms have helped regular tourists to secure seats ahead of time for this short but significant connection to Siquijor, an island known for waterfalls, white-sand coves, and folklore.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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