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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 landforms
The Earth’s continents and landforms are always changing thanks to the tectonic plates.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026
By studying lake sediments, soil layers, and nearby landforms, researchers determined the ancient lake’s size and shape and how the climate changed.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The landforms at the preserve are remnants of glaciation.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026
By studying lake sediments, soil layers, and nearby landforms, researchers determined the ancient lake’s size and shape and how the climate changed.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The landforms at the preserve are remnants of glaciation.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landforms
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Uber's report lands during a time of transition for the ride-hail industry as autonomous vehicles become more commonplace, especially in urban markets.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.—
Alice Park,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Best known for its art scene and dramatic high-desert landscapes, the town also serves as a gateway to serious winter adventure, with downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby Taos Ski Valley.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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What began as a risky bet in one of China’s harshest landscapes has turned into a showcase for desert agriculture.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Landforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landforms. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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