terrane

noun

Definition of terranenext
as in landform

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Recent Examples of terrane The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022 Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars. — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
  1. landform
  2. land
  3. topography
  4. geomorphology
  5. landscape
  6. terrain
  7. geography
Noun
  • 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
Definition of landform
Noun
  • Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On top of the congestion problem, the Strait of Hormuz disruption is also forcing carriers to rely on more expensive alternative routings and land bridges, tacking on substantial operational costs.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • Hawaii’s intense topography can induce heavy localized flooding events as air is forced up the mountain slopes.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Some of these questions can be studied by a field called geomorphology, the study of how the Earth’s surface changes, especially by erosion.
    — Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
  • They are formed from pale gray, jagged mineral rock that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site 10 years ago because of its exceptional natural beauty and unique geomorphology.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of geomorphology
Noun
  • The restaurant is named for American artist John Singer Sargent, a painter who specialized in portraits and landscapes during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the middle of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the islands are a magical landscape where locals and pilgrims connect with ancient spirits at a sacred waterfall.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of landscape
Noun
  • Every time a gear turns, a pump lifts water, or a road survives difficult terrain, part of that ancient engineering legacy continues to work.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrain
Noun
  • The mountain's unusual biodiversity is partly thanks to geography.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Somaliland has the geography, the stability and the will to work closely with Washington — and will continue to do so.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of geography

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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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