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Recent Examples of topography
Sugar played a large part in this, but coffee and indigo also benefited from the versatile topography of Saint-Domingue.
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Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
The epic topography of the land reflects the groundbreaking discovery, as the area boasts monumental archaeological finds from the Early Neolithic and into the Bronze Age, such as the village just uncovered.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
This assertion prompts thinking about how geography and topography influences development of economies over time and why apparently similar countries in climate and resources can have quite different economic outcomes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
But these systems require specific topography, a lot of land, and can take up to a decade to build.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
The epic topography of the land reflects the groundbreaking discovery, as the area boasts monumental archaeological finds from the Early Neolithic and into the Bronze Age, such as the village just uncovered.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
This assertion prompts thinking about how geography and topography influences development of economies over time and why apparently similar countries in climate and resources can have quite different economic outcomes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
But these systems require specific topography, a lot of land, and can take up to a decade to build.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topography
Noun
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The two men are enigmas to each other, separated by far more than just language or geography.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Compared to nearby resorts like Alta and Deer Valley, Sundance can’t compete on snowfall or skiable terrain as a simple fact of geography and altitude, but its diverse offerings and unique atmosphere is what sets it apart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lovers of the natural world will find ample opportunities to become immersed in the landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Duster was the perfect companion, building confidence behind the wheel, helping turn a harsh landscape into something navigable and genuinely fun.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vehicle was never built, but the patent reveals an ambitious attempt to overcome problems tanks of the era faced, particularly obstacle crossing and traction on extreme terrain.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Competition authorities are already treating platform control as a lever of market power, and AI is pushing them to extend that logic into new terrain.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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