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 Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Drones can support collection of highly detailed imagery, topography and even information about internal erosion. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 To truly experience the varied beachscapes and topographies, a bit of island hopping is in order. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 All that fruit grown alongside coffee plants, in addition to topography ranging from snowcapped peaks to Caribbean coastline, brings out distinct flavor profiles. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography

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Noun

Break approval and decline rates down by card issuer, geography, device, order type and customer tenure.

— Adarsh Naidu, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of geography

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In a film full of surfaces — Pattinson’s TV-ready sheen, a physical landscape dominated by ever-present screens — his guileless vulnerability provides necessary depth.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
As the theatrical landscape continues to evolve, there is tremendous opportunity to find creative ways to connect great films with audiences.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of landscape

Noun

James and Odie, both injured, have to hack it out and hike through some seriously treacherous terrain.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
The harsh, remote, red-earth terrain in Western Australia known as the Pilbara is not an obvious place to launch a green revolution.

— Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrain

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