as in capes
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 peninsulas
Eddies downstream from peninsulas, brush tops, sunken trees, deep holes, and other current breaks are ideal.
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John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Among its wealth of offerings, this Midwestern state also boasts a slew of charming towns on its two peninsulas.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Formed in Basel, Switzerland, in 1974, Hesperion XXI derives its name from the Classical Greek word for the people of the Italian and Iberian peninsulas.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
There are no fewer than 800 Art Deco buildings in the peninsulas surrounding this Floridian city.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026
John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Among its wealth of offerings, this Midwestern state also boasts a slew of charming towns on its two peninsulas.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Formed in Basel, Switzerland, in 1974, Hesperion XXI derives its name from the Classical Greek word for the people of the Italian and Iberian peninsulas.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
There are no fewer than 800 Art Deco buildings in the peninsulas surrounding this Floridian city.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsulas
Noun
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Their white coats hung like snow capes.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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At points the historical record is more fantastical than Vidal’s fictional retelling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Four classes were held over the weekend, and competitors accumulated points over time.—
Ross Mantle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Trade those greatest hits for a few hours’ drive above Dublin and the reward is a wilder, more elemental Ireland — Atlantic headlands carved by weather rather than postcards, beaches that appear out of nowhere, and cliffs that don’t require elbowing for a view.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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From bay to headlands, the Crosstown Trail slices diagonally across San Francisco in a 17-mile arc.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The promontories rising on each side of the Strait of Gibraltar are known as the Pillars of Hercules.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Peninsulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsulas. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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