topographies

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 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 Similarly, the 54 African countries share a land mass, but their cultures, religions, topographies, and cuisines are diverse. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2024
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Noun
  • The four-day war was brief but fierce, with hostilities waged across vast geographies.
    Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026
  • Helen has worked for Mars for over a decade in marketing roles across geographies, categories, and brands.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • From there, the journey naturally expands outward into the dozens of appellations that make up one of France's most dynamic wine landscapes.
    Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Though the snowcapped mountain landscapes are quite visible from just about any of the estate’s rooms—including the six bedrooms and great room with high ceilings and a fireplace—the views are best from this particular terrace.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

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“Topographies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topographies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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