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Recent Examples of cliff
In the second installment, one memorable and nail-biting scene involved a 2,000-foot cliff in Moab, Utah.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Granite cliffs piercing the sea and the sky are Acadia National Park’s most recognizable feature.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Each of the 49 suites and villas has its own private plunge pool–carved into the surrounding rock or cantilevered dramatically over the cliff’s edge–and blends seamlessly into the island landscape.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Having confidence to stay on throttle on blind turns with a cliff on your side is a whole new level of confidence.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Granite cliffs piercing the sea and the sky are Acadia National Park’s most recognizable feature.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Each of the 49 suites and villas has its own private plunge pool–carved into the surrounding rock or cantilevered dramatically over the cliff’s edge–and blends seamlessly into the island landscape.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Having confidence to stay on throttle on blind turns with a cliff on your side is a whole new level of confidence.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cliff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff
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The tents are perched on top of escarpment with views of the TK below.
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Which means the 4,092-square-kilometer area between the high, forested escarpment and the wide stretches of the Zambezi River is still pretty untouched.
Noun
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The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.
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Today, visitors can walk inside the palisade walls, watch a film in the King’s Storehouse, hear cannon and musket firings, and explore barracks, houses, a church and other structures that interpret a year‑round community of roughly 200–300 people and a much larger seasonal population.
Noun
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But, typical of Hockney portraiture, the resulting drawings magnificently captured every crag in Auden’s impossibly craggy face.
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Recommendations The Storr, a hill known for its peculiar crags, is one of Scotland’s most popular destinations.
Noun
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Teams should be much more aggressive in calling bluffs from agents in situations like this.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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