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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
Other sights along the way include Norwegian fjords and small fishing villages.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as Alaska, Asia and the Norwegian fjords.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as Alaska, Asia and the Norwegian fjords.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Daytime options also include 45-minute bay cruises aboard Pilot, which are $10 extra with purchase of general admission at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Surfers ride the swells near Reef Point, while more casual visitors explore the shallow coves and rocky outcrops further north.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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For a serene experience, skip the rocky coves and head to Es Grau in Menorca, Spain, a shallow, sandy bay ideal for gentle dips.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The show’s take on the gulf between humans and machines is a delightful departure from expectations often outlined by similar stories about AI.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
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Louisiana’s coastline is a river delta, formed by the Mississippi over millennia as its current slowed and relinquished its mud into a calm and sheltered gulf.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Unlike some other lines, Sea Cloud’s ships can sail into ports that are off limits to others.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the Annex, which borders the port and airport, the average PM2.5 level was about 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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Newsom insists that the project is needed to increase the reliability of delta water deliveries as climate change alters Sierra snowpack runoff and the sea level rises, making the vast estuary more salty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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