Definition of topographynext
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 Those who make the journey enjoy a serious treat of topography, with a host of ways to soak up the view. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026 On Monday, the astronauts described the moon's topography and meteoroids hitting the far side of the moon, allowing some people to hear a human observing the moon from space for the first time ever. Ava Berger, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026 Now, the crew is seeing more topography from the moon’s western limb. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography
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Noun
  • No songwriter has piled as much geography into their catalog as Finn.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, the ship’s youthful expedition team runs informational sessions about local wildlife and geography in the conference room or outside on the seventh floor’s deck.
    Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Achieving Growth Through Collaboration Modern competitive landscapes have led numerous entrepreneurs and businesses to overlook the emergent opportunities found in collaboration.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • The research adds to the understanding of the species and how populations adapt and survive in a landscape heavily influenced by humans.
    Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The Journey Through the Clouds route connects Vancouver and Jasper, passing through more remote terrain and alongside Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Local 911 dispatchers and first responders navigated challenging terrain and weather conditions to reach him and ultimately save his life.
    Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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