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
There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topographies
Noun
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As a hedge against volatility, Burchardi recommends investors stay or get diversified across sectors and geographies.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Topographies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topographies. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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