as in island
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
the Australian seas are rife with uninhabited isles
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Recent Examples of isle
Previously, Nobu Barbuda’s clientele mostly included day-trippers from other isles, though the locale can expect a wave of new customers once the hotel opens its doors.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
These wild isles are truly among the best and most beautiful in the world.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti have already been spotted swimming on the isle, and TAO hospitality group founder Noah Tepperberg and his family have also been posting St. Barts snaps on their Instagrams.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Trying to build a relationship with her biological father Everett (John Allen Nelson), Mel asks him instead of Doc (Tim Matheson) to walk her down the isle.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
These wild isles are truly among the best and most beautiful in the world.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti have already been spotted swimming on the isle, and TAO hospitality group founder Noah Tepperberg and his family have also been posting St. Barts snaps on their Instagrams.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Trying to build a relationship with her biological father Everett (John Allen Nelson), Mel asks him instead of Doc (Tim Matheson) to walk her down the isle.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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