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landform

noun

Definition of landform

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a natural feature (such as a mountain or valley) of the Earth's surface These landforms were created by glaciers.

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Recent Examples of landform While this landform may have dictated—in Wright’s mind—the obvious building site, its massing and material palette were entirely his invention. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Beyond blending into the surrounding landforms, Snøhetta designed TRPL with a goal of meeting demanding sustainability certifications. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Today, this sandy, shifting landform is a Pennsylvania state park drawing millions of visitors and migrating birds each year. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Each tribe or nation in the region passes down their own oral histories about this spectacular landform, but there are similarities among them. — Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for landform

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The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

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The arch is one of multiple projects Trump has proposed that will change Washington's landscape.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
What makes this emptiness more bothersome is the cavalier way Wingard wields the imagery of rogue, militarized killers wreaking havoc on the American landscape.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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