Thesaurus results for PENINSULA

peninsula

noun

pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə

Definition of peninsula

as in cape

an area of land that juts out into a body of water the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms

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Recent Examples of peninsula Best Things to Do Explore Albany Bulb, a park set on a little peninsula that juts into San Francisco Bay. — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 The modern kitchen is loaded with storage, including some secret spots in the butcher-block peninsula, and the bathroom’s terra-cotta tiling is a nice touch. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026 Across a fenced, xeriscaped courtyard with fountains is the two-bedroom main home, which has an open living area and a kitchen with a granite peninsula and sliders to the back. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 In France, fires have ravaged the Cap Ferret peninsula on the Atlantic coast, a popular tourist destination, and spread through areas surrounding Bordeaux, where firefighters were trying to prevent the flames from reaching the regional capital. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peninsula

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While the top included a plunging back, the look was further elevated with a sheer cape that draped over Wonders’ shoulders.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
The Dolce & Gabbana design featured a structured corset bodice with visible boning, a voluminous skirt, and a sweeping floor-length cape—all embellished with pink floral embroidery.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of cape

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Even if Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki relies on KU’s run game, at a certain point Cole Ballard or Isaiah Marshall (depending on who is starting) will have to throw the ball and win Kansas games.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Young hit three 3-pointers and scored 22 points — her career high in a first half — on 7-of-9 shooting as the Aces took a 52-44 lead into the intermission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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Twenty-one hundred miles can already be walked, allowing visitors to view England’s famous headlands, cliffs, beaches, and dunes, as well as castles, oceanside resorts, and wartime relics.

— Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Once the eclipse ends, this rugged headland becomes an excellent place to watch the Perseids, with broad ocean views and little interference from nearby towns.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of headland

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