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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
One of the best ways to explore the fjords in the spring is on a smaller cruise ship.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska The heart of Kenai Fjords is the Harding Icefield, a 700-square-mile sheet of ice that has shaped Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by leaving glaciers and carving fjords.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025
From the jungles of Cambodia to the fjords of Sweden, the promise of gastronomic experiences in untamed settings is attracting curious travelers seeking to reset their relationships with nature—and with food.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska The heart of Kenai Fjords is the Harding Icefield, a 700-square-mile sheet of ice that has shaped Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by leaving glaciers and carving fjords.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025
From the jungles of Cambodia to the fjords of Sweden, the promise of gastronomic experiences in untamed settings is attracting curious travelers seeking to reset their relationships with nature—and with food.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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Soon to open is Siro Social, a rooftop terrace offering tapas, natural wine, and cocktails (both alcoholic and non) with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding mountains.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Leaving from the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel’s dock several times a day, the boat will cruise past the Naval Academy before venturing into the bay.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The picturesque Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, a cove along the Corniche Kennedy, the road that wraps along the coast, is an ideal spot for lazing and gazing at the sea.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Cal Fire status update Situation Summary This fire is orange cove fire district.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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On Monday, members of the SALT Caucus endorsed increasing the deduction cap for single filers to $62,000 and joint filers to $124,000 — a sign of the massive gulf between the two sides.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged Wednesday when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim at the northeastern port of Chongjin.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Some stay in port longer to enable more in-depth exploration of the culture, and some bring the art offshore; think Regent Seven Seas Cruises, whose brand new Seven Seas Grandeur has Picassos and the first Fabergé egg to live at sea.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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From June to October, this biodiverse estuary near Titusville comes alive with bioluminescence.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Climate change and variability drive increasing exposure of marine heatwaves across US estuaries.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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