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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
the lighthouse, situated on a narrow, rocky headland, commands an expansive view of the coast
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
navigation is notoriously difficult at the southernmost tip of South America, where ships must round the headland of Cape Horn
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Recent Examples of headland
Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Stronger winds of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are expected, especially near higher terrain, coastal headlands and exposed ridges.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Climb to the top of the Astoria Column to take in the lay of the land, with panoramic views of headlands, forests, and waterways.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Various ideas were proposed during the past three years, including cobble deltas that would mimic conditions at Lower Trestles and mini headlands.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Stronger winds of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are expected, especially near higher terrain, coastal headlands and exposed ridges.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Climb to the top of the Astoria Column to take in the lay of the land, with panoramic views of headlands, forests, and waterways.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Various ideas were proposed during the past three years, including cobble deltas that would mimic conditions at Lower Trestles and mini headlands.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headland
Noun
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The latter, a rocky peninsula on France’s northwestern coast, is where the shoe magnate’s family is from.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The tools were found in Greece's Megalopolis basin, a low-lying valley in southern Greece's Peloponnese peninsula.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The top featured a high neck with a keyhole neckline, flared long sleeves, a cape overlay, which creates a lightly exposed back.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her hair was pulled into a sleek low-bun and the dress was accented by a dramatic black cape and open-toed, strappy heels.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Avista, located within The Cliff Bay, looks straight out over the Atlantic from a natural promontory above the coast.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sitting atop a privatized promontory on just over 3/4 acres, the design-forward abode will offer seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Headland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headland. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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