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
The designation comes under a sanctions authority approved during Russia’s 2014 invasion and annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula, according to administration officials who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House.
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Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Tega Cay is situated on a small peninsula that juts into scenic Lake Wylie, meaning the homes for sale at Lucere are less than a mile from the waterfront.
—Caitlin Montoya, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
And while many of Greece’s most iconic destinations are on the mainland and peninsula, like Athens, millions of visitors flock to the country for its staggeringly beautiful islands.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Tega Cay is situated on a small peninsula that juts into scenic Lake Wylie, meaning the homes for sale at Lucere are less than a mile from the waterfront.
—Caitlin Montoya, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
And while many of Greece’s most iconic destinations are on the mainland and peninsula, like Athens, millions of visitors flock to the country for its staggeringly beautiful islands.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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Take for instance the ravishing red cape top that swung on the matching carpet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Randi Mahomes Randi Mahomes paid homage to her son Patrick Mahomes’ team wearing a sleeveless red dress with a cape element to the NFL Honors on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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The closest San Jose State would get to the Broncos from there was within 15 points, which occurred with over 10 minutes left in the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some Black leaders in Congress have urged confronting Mr. Trump as a racist, to a point.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some interlopers even made the treacherous journey around the rocky headland that flanks the resort’s half-moon bay to steal onto set.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, as with the previous regional projects, so far there is no plan to include retention devices such as the artificial headlands and reef proposed in Oceanside.—
Philip Diehl,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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