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topographies

noun

plural of topography
as in geographies
the physical features of a region as a whole a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands

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Recent Examples of topographies To truly experience the varied beachscapes and topographies, a bit of island hopping is in order. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The series of fires, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee from their homes in the midst of hot and dry weather, took place in a variety of Southern California topographies. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026 There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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  1. geographies
  2. landscapes
Noun
  • How can an artist’s intimate experience speak to something larger, across different cultures, geographies, and lived realities?
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There are a few, but not so many examples of national champions kind of cutting across various big geographies in Europe and creating a pan-European presence.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of geographies
Noun
  • North Carolina’s High Country is best known for its rolling Blue Ridge landscapes, crisp mountain air, and small towns that ooze charm, especially when autumn rolls around.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The group targets large, unbroken landscapes where wildlife can roam, and the dark skies often come with them.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of landscapes

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“Topographies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topographies. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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