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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
Many of the world’s most popular cruise ports—such as Venice, Kotor, Juneau, and many destinations in the Norwegian fjords—feature complex or restrictive approaches that require expert handling.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Your adventure-loving kids can kayak through fjords, plunge into icy water and camp under the Antarctic sky.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The company’s small vessels weave among islands and narrow fjords, reaching destinations like LeConte, a dramatic tidewater glacier flanked by towering icebergs that can glow sapphire in sunlight.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Once a summer-only endeavour, Norway’s fjord region is now very much a year-round cruise destination.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Your adventure-loving kids can kayak through fjords, plunge into icy water and camp under the Antarctic sky.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The company’s small vessels weave among islands and narrow fjords, reaching destinations like LeConte, a dramatic tidewater glacier flanked by towering icebergs that can glow sapphire in sunlight.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Once a summer-only endeavour, Norway’s fjord region is now very much a year-round cruise destination.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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Local Dominican Republic law enforcement used search dogs and drones to scan the bays, bushes and trees.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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The convent was founded in 1234, and this section includes a simple rectangular plan with arched bays.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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With 24 bell tents in a quiet cove in Hildale, Utah, this site is surrounded by the Canaan Mountain Wilderness, giving guests the best outdoor location and ultimate privacy.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Virgin Islands boasts beaches and pirate coves, Greenland has the world's second largest ice sheet.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within about half the gulf, the U.S. has sovereign rights for exploring, managing natural resources and jurisdiction, as international law allows, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.—
Mark Strassmann,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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As with many other areas of management practice, this gulf between leaders and laggards is likely to have significant ramifications for organizations.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The vessel departed Chinese waters on Monday and is expected to arrive at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas on March 26.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The consortium also agreed to buy CK Hutchison’s controlling interest in 43 other ports comprising 199 berths in 23 countries.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Day visitors and overnight guests can utilize a variety of rental options to explore the quiet wetlands of the Colorado River estuary.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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