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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
What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
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Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The rooms at Hotel Hans Egede feature lovely mountain and fjord views, and for more space, book one of the property's 15 apartments, which come with full kitchens and dining rooms.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Since the mid-nineteen-nineties, the front has retreated some fifteen miles up the fjord.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a Norwegian fjords or Alaska itinerary with endless sights to see from your own private space.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The rooms at Hotel Hans Egede feature lovely mountain and fjord views, and for more space, book one of the property's 15 apartments, which come with full kitchens and dining rooms.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Since the mid-nineteen-nineties, the front has retreated some fifteen miles up the fjord.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
This isn’t a Norwegian fjords or Alaska itinerary with endless sights to see from your own private space.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once at the end of bay, kayakers can turn off their lights to watch the shooting stars above and the bioluminescent plankton that glitter when the water is disturbed below.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sardinia is ringed with coves lapped by translucent turquoise water, soft white sand beaches and some of the warmest swimming conditions in the region, as balmy as 80 degrees in summer.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Villa Avellana Who Stays There: Tech entrepreneurs, bank CEOs, music producers, and entertainers The Property: A modern, teak-and-glass villa on a secluded cove with red land crabs, white egrets, and turtle nests.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Harris has made up significant ground on the issue since taking over the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in July, narrowing a gulf between Trump and President Biden.Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gulf between the two was only three points, with Wawa earning 82 out of 100 and Sheetz getting a score of 79.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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The left side of the SoundLink's frame houses a USB-C port, which is used for charging and USB audio.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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On July 30, tracking data showed the phone traveled to the Omani port city of Sohar, where the signal stopped.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the heart of coastal Orange County, Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, with plentiful opportunities for sailing around the islands of the complex as well as paddling in the quieter estuaries of Back Bay.Outside Online, Outside Online, 12 July 2024
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With the first fragment, Evaristo’s poem somehow takes us to estuaries as metaphor for spaces of encounter, spaces of survival, spaces wherein humanity could learn a lot.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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