Definition of topographynext
as in geography
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 topography Domaine du Météore has a vineyard set inside a meteorite crater whose sunken topography, the estate says, gives fresher, lower-alcohol fruit. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The southeastern part of the state has some nice topography, Billingsley reminds, and Picture Canyon, a mile past the Picture Canyon sign on Forest Service Road 533, is a gorgeous destination tucked inside Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography
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Noun
  • Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In music, where geography still matters—centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville continue to dominate—digital and hybrid communities are becoming essential for those building careers from outside traditional hubs.
    Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.
    Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
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  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
    Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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