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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness
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Recent Examples of ness
But At Palermo each had its own temperature, done-ness and juiciness, admirably distinct from one another.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There is a stiff-upper-lip-ness to their personal and stage personas that gives at least the appearance of an edge to the anthems.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But for now, there’s no filter between the velvety-ness of the charcoal and the viewer.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
High schoolers like me at the time sparked to the Pedro Pascal-ness.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There is a stiff-upper-lip-ness to their personal and stage personas that gives at least the appearance of an edge to the anthems.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But for now, there’s no filter between the velvety-ness of the charcoal and the viewer.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
High schoolers like me at the time sparked to the Pedro Pascal-ness.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
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
Noun
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The gown’s fit and construction were impeccable, from the straight high neckline that set off Gerber’s shoulders to the surprise of the watteau-like positioning of the cape in back.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Some people dressed head-to-toe in costumes; others wore capes and crowns.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This last point is stressed through Kizzi’s simmering competitiveness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers were poised to answer with their first points, but the Falcons’ Kaden Ellis intercepted a Jones pass that Jauan Jennings bobbled at the Falcons’ 18.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The line of demarcation was 32 3/4 inches, so when the 6-foot-3 Deablo and his 33-inch arms and 78 7/8-inch wingspan hit the market, the Falcons were interested.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jaundiced-looking skin, dime-sized bruises on the arms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The castle sits atop a dramatic rocky promontory and makes for a spooky side trip for those visiting Bucharest (about a three-hour drive south).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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By Eren Orbey Scott Johnson was found dead at the base of North Head, a sandstone promontory in Manly, Australia, that looms two hundred feet above the craggy shore of the Tasman Sea.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most of those rescues happened on the east side of Vallecito Creek, where a levee break caused rapid flooding.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Yolo County officials are urging motorists to use caution on South River Road, a levee-top roadway that stretches from West Sacramento to the Freeport Bridge along the Sacramento River, due to shoulder erosion that has created hazardous driving conditions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The mud can be thigh-deep or worse; the scrambles up and over vertical headlands, sometimes assisted by a greasy rope, are exhausting and sometimes terrifying.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
10 Sep. 2025
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The headlands are one of three places where the endangered mouse can be found.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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