as in topography
the physical features of a region as a whole
the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city
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Recent Examples of geography
Ostensibly set in Los Angeles (although the local geography is wonky as hell), the film is largely told from the point of view of shy, artistic teenager AJ (voiced by Will Sharpe), who is coaxed out of his shell by his best friend Cisco (Alejandro Antionio Ruiz).
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Certain platforms offer targeting filters, for example, that allow employers to narrow by industry, years of experience, specific skills and geography.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Santiago’s development has also been shaped by environmental and social pressures unique to its geography.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
In terms of geography, Nurul Amin came from the town of Maungdaw, in Rakhine State, on the western coast of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Certain platforms offer targeting filters, for example, that allow employers to narrow by industry, years of experience, specific skills and geography.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Santiago’s development has also been shaped by environmental and social pressures unique to its geography.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
In terms of geography, Nurul Amin came from the town of Maungdaw, in Rakhine State, on the western coast of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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That’s led us to some unexpected places—Belgium, Santa Fe, California—wherever the topography, climate or natural features demand a thoughtful dialogue between building and landscape.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its seven stages are mindfully bento-boxed within Bayfront Park’s topography, allowing for relatively short walks between sets while also avoiding sound bleed.—
Danny Klein,
SPIN,
14 May 2026
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There’s the area’s natural beauty, of course, inherent in the 12,000 acres of Georgia countryside—forests, rolling landscapes, creeks, and atmospheric ponds—that lie just 85 miles east of Atlanta on the state’s second largest lake.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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While not as grand in scale or scope as the aforementioned parks, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill offers a premium day’s retreat for all ages with its unique homage to traditional German culture, superior thrill rides, and countryside landscapes.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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The design improves torque distribution across the ankle joint and allows the robot to respond more naturally to uneven terrain and ground reaction forces during walking.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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They are made for the road less traveled and can conquer different types of terrain thanks to an innovative suspension and tech capabilities that most vehicles aren't equipped with.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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