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also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Recent Examples of fjord
One of the most striking aspects of spring in the fjords is the sheer volume of water cascading down the mountains.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Operating on the historic coastal route, Havila Voyages travels from Bergen to Kirkenes in the northern Norwegian fjords, with many stops along the way for exploration and adventure.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Fishermen and fjords of Norway laid out on large canvases.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
South Greenland, nicknamed Arctic Patagonia for its lush green scenery, is characterized by fjords, glaciers, and Viking ruins.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Operating on the historic coastal route, Havila Voyages travels from Bergen to Kirkenes in the northern Norwegian fjords, with many stops along the way for exploration and adventure.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Fishermen and fjords of Norway laid out on large canvases.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
South Greenland, nicknamed Arctic Patagonia for its lush green scenery, is characterized by fjords, glaciers, and Viking ruins.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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The body of Laci and her unborn son washed up separately along the Richmond shoreline four months later after a storm churned up the bay.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their goal is to save both the bay and its people, as in the universe—called anya, in the Yoreme language—everything is interconnected.—
Gwendolina Duval,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sirena, a clifftop bar and restaurant, serves fresh seafood with stunning views of the private beach cove.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vertical lines on the supercar’s deeply scalloped door coves give it a sense of acceleration, even while standing still, and reflect the handsome bronze of the car’s custom wheels.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the short term, progressive lawmakers are rushing to fill the gulf left by Biden.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is the gruesome gulf between the parties in the Oval Office.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Upon reaching New York ports, gaining citizenship was as simple as declaring allegiance to the now-defunct Tammany Hall, the centuries-long Democratic political machine.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But, to their delight, the whale was last seen on the afternoon of March 25, appearing to exit the estuary.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The latest details: Alarmingly high concentrations of heavy metals were found at Elkhorn Slough, California’s second-largest estuary.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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