northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn 
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
Examples of northwestern in a Sentence
the northwestern corner of the state
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Alvin's spaghetti models, or computer models illustrating potential tropical cyclone paths, show the storm taking aim at Mexico's northwestern coast.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Maine’s fishing villages, views, and seafood are as superb as ever, but these northwestern roads and beaches are far less trafficked than popular spots like Bar Harbor.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Off the northwestern coast of Africa, scientists aboard a research vessel pulled up the trawling net and dumped their catch onto the deck.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The tornado that touched down in northwestern Elbert County’s Elkhorn Ranch neighborhood on Sunday damaged at least 19 buildings, according to the Elizabeth Fire Protection District.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Maine’s fishing villages, views, and seafood are as superb as ever, but these northwestern roads and beaches are far less trafficked than popular spots like Bar Harbor.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Off the northwestern coast of Africa, scientists aboard a research vessel pulled up the trawling net and dumped their catch onto the deck.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The tornado that touched down in northwestern Elbert County’s Elkhorn Ranch neighborhood on Sunday damaged at least 19 buildings, according to the Elizabeth Fire Protection District.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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“Northwestern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northwestern. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯrth-ˈwes-tərn
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
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