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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
Beneath a red sky, on a path with guardrails overlooking a swirling fjord, a sinuous man in all black, his hands raised in horror to his bald and skeletal head, screams.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
In addition to the restaurants, Holland America’s trademark bars, Ocean Bar and Lido Bar, invite imbibing till late, while the Crow’s Nest, located above the bridge, is popular when cruising the fjords and other scenic passages.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Over the past two months, Boys and her 4-in-1 Later Bar have traveled to a wide range of destinations, including a Catalan wedding celebration, a work trip along the Norwegian fjords and a climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
And while the icebergs and fjords tend to get all the attention, there’s also a human element.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
In addition to the restaurants, Holland America’s trademark bars, Ocean Bar and Lido Bar, invite imbibing till late, while the Crow’s Nest, located above the bridge, is popular when cruising the fjords and other scenic passages.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Over the past two months, Boys and her 4-in-1 Later Bar have traveled to a wide range of destinations, including a Catalan wedding celebration, a work trip along the Norwegian fjords and a climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
And while the icebergs and fjords tend to get all the attention, there’s also a human element.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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Nestled between the restaurant and the hotel is a scenic pool area designed for the Instagram age with striped green umbrellas and chaise lounges in vibrant tropical-print upholstery, all set against panoramic views of Miami and the bay.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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What do the cameras look like? About a month ago, a photo was posted on Reddit from a Walmart store in Denton showing body cameras in their charging bays.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
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The release also promises personal coves within walking distance from guests' condos and beach homes.Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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What to try: Bodrum offers something to all travelers — budget-friendly rooms in the hilly cove of Gündoğan (Catamaran Hotel) to 5-star resorts with white-sand beaches (Mandarin Oriental).Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
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As with other committee battles, there is an age gulf between Ocasio-Cortez, 35, and her rival, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), who is 74.Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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There exists a yawning gulf of 35% between average monthly mortgage payments for new homes and rents for apartments, fueled by the 75% surge in average mortgage payments since late 2019.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The port, which features a protective cover to prevent accidents, works in tandem with the TSA lock panel to streamline device charging on the go.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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The stadium rises from a sea of one and two-story homes like an aircraft carrier at port, a monument to the history of the NFL.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Then the pilots flew over the Río de la Plata, the wide estuary separating Argentina and Uruguay.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The estuary already has a long list of non-native species, including bass, water hyacinth, Asian clams and overbite clams.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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