Thesaurus results for TOPOGRAPHY

topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē

Definition of topography

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 Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Drones can support collection of highly detailed imagery, topography and even information about internal erosion. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 To truly experience the varied beachscapes and topographies, a bit of island hopping is in order. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 All that fruit grown alongside coffee plants, in addition to topography ranging from snowcapped peaks to Caribbean coastline, brings out distinct flavor profiles. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography

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Africa’s geography also puts it in a position to compete in global trade networks.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Screening Miami Short-Term-Rental Areas Miami’s available BNBCalc geography uses ZIP-code area, not named neighborhood boundaries, as its organizing unit.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of geography

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For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Washington’s dress came from Wes Gordon’s Carolina Herrera resort 2027 collection, which looked to Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings and the desert landscape surrounding her New Mexico home, Sol y Sombra.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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The project’s lengthy construction timeline and challenging terrain could push costs higher, while slowing demand could leave buyers locked into take-or-pay contracts lasting 20 years or more, Yoo said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Tony Romo carved out new terrain at CBS Sports after revealing a knack for predicting game play — all but forcing CBS to re-sign the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to a multi-season pact in 2020 valued at around $17 million a year.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

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