as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
from the plane I could see a foreland shaped like a large toe
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Recent Examples of foreland
The word foreland means a body of land in front of another feature, such as a valley in front of mountains.
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oregonlive, 11 Dec. 2021
oregonlive, 11 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreland
Noun
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That evening, our group enjoyed the fruits of our foraging at Veld & Sea’s farm in the middle of the peninsula.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to the hurricane center, up to an inch of rain is expected across the Baja California peninsula as Priscilla moves off its west coast.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Foreland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreland. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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