as in topography
the physical features of a region as a whole
the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city
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Recent Examples of geography
In today's connected world, your reputation may begin in one market, but its value transcends geography.
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Yerik Aubakirov, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Yet this project’s geography is circumscribed, its borders hedged.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The fjord’s narrow geography trapped the energy, producing seiche-like oscillations that continued for days and caused the rhythmic seismic signals detected worldwide.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2025
Ahmed is one of 29 new fellows chosen by the Bush Foundation for their work in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
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Yerik Aubakirov, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Yet this project’s geography is circumscribed, its borders hedged.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The fjord’s narrow geography trapped the energy, producing seiche-like oscillations that continued for days and caused the rhythmic seismic signals detected worldwide.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2025
Ahmed is one of 29 new fellows chosen by the Bush Foundation for their work in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
Noun
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Handmade booklets piled up on table after table, forming vast paper topographies of politics and activism and culture.—
C. Brandon Ogbunu,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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The mountainous topography of the city, a 19th-century southeastern railroad hub that gave rise to heavy industry, can trap pollution in the valley.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 June 2025
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Emphasis was placed on breadth of true impact across the widest landscape.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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This includes evaluating your facade’s color palette, siding material, and the surrounding landscape.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Walking trails are inspected to ensure the terrain, elevation change and distance are appropriate, and participants can focus on enjoying the outdoors, learning and socializing.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The mountainous terrain is also known for being extremely difficult to navigate due to its sudden weather changes and high altitude.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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