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
The five properties below show how different the format can look depending on geography and tradition.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
This move strengthens our wellness design leadership and reflects our focus on expanding capabilities, not just geography.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
While the state of California and San Diego’s geography (distance from major freshwater sources) drive up water and transportation costs, the city has a responsibility to act.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
What begins as a single creative investment can evolve into a multi-decade relationship – one that spans platforms, geographies, and generations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
This move strengthens our wellness design leadership and reflects our focus on expanding capabilities, not just geography.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
While the state of California and San Diego’s geography (distance from major freshwater sources) drive up water and transportation costs, the city has a responsibility to act.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
What begins as a single creative investment can evolve into a multi-decade relationship – one that spans platforms, geographies, and generations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for geography
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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Tiburon is famously steep and view-driven, and the home is positioned to turn that topography into theater.—
David Caraccio
May 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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The rugged topography of Northern Italy provided the stunning backdrop during the second and third drive days.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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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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Pulverized, the iron core likely caromed off the moon after initially digging deep into the lunar mantle and scattering traces of magnetized terrain across the south pole.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Each pairs distinctive terrain with the kind of unhurried pace slow travel is built around.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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