northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn 
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
Examples of northwestern in a Sentence
the northwestern corner of the state
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The San Juan Basin, in the northwestern part of the state, is one of the oldest federal lands drilling areas in the U.S.
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Thunderstorm chances will begin Friday evening across northwestern parts of the Metroplex, including Jack and Young counties.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
On Friday, the northwestern corner of the state, including Fayetteville, Harrison and Fort Smith, is at a slight risk of severe weather.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Thunderstorm chances will begin Friday evening across northwestern parts of the Metroplex, including Jack and Young counties.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
On Friday, the northwestern corner of the state, including Fayetteville, Harrison and Fort Smith, is at a slight risk of severe weather.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Northwestern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northwestern. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯrth-ˈwes-tərn
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
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