as in geographies
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 topographies
There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topographies
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The Middle East has an opportunity to leapfrog others and become a leading tech hub, with numerous advantages other geographies can only dream of.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the exercise was adapted by various groups to suit changing contexts and geographies, including those at Sunnyvale Community Services and their partners.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona’s landscapes refuse to pick just one vibe.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the super-majority of conservatives, the legal and environmental landscapes have changed dramatically in the last 20 years.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Topographies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topographies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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