Thesaurus results for TOPOGRAPHY

topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē

Definition of topography

as in geography

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 topography Domaine du Météore has a vineyard set inside a meteorite crater whose sunken topography, the estate says, gives fresher, lower-alcohol fruit. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The southeastern part of the state has some nice topography, Billingsley reminds, and Picture Canyon, a mile past the Picture Canyon sign on Forest Service Road 533, is a gorgeous destination tucked inside Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 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 plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography

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The difference has often not been geography, natural resources or access to funding.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The sample must include categories covering subjects such as history, geography, literature, science, art, music, current trends, food or business, wordplay, famous people and pop culture.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of geography

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There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of landscape

Noun

Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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