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a natural feature (such as a mountain or valley) of the Earth's surface
These landforms were created by glaciers.
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Recent Examples of landforms
By studying lake sediments, soil layers, and nearby landforms, researchers determined the ancient lake’s size and shape and how the climate changed.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The landforms at the preserve are remnants of glaciation.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The landforms at the preserve are remnants of glaciation.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landforms
Noun
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Since the 1970s, spills have resulted in fish kills and contamination of water and agricultural lands.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The park doesn’t miss a brick in its immersive theming, having built remarkable lands inspired by Greece, the Roman Empire, the Nordic Vikings, and more, with more than 40 rides and attractions that brim with charm and evoke a sense of wonder.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drawing on natural landscapes and architecture, her work is at the intersection of couture and ready-to-wear.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While tariff landscapes are outside of our control, there is an emphasis on strategic decision-making and prioritizing investments that deliver value and align with brands long term direction.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Landforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landforms. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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