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
Nearly 100 No Kings demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day on Saturday across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas, at landmarks and in open spaces, including the Michigan State Capitol.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
According to ancient maps, the region once formed a peninsula dotted with small islands.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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
In July, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts announced plans for Bulgari Resort Bodrum, where a highly exclusive residential community, composed of 101 Bulgari Mansions, will also be present on the peninsula.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
According to ancient maps, the region once formed a peninsula dotted with small islands.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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
In July, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts announced plans for Bulgari Resort Bodrum, where a highly exclusive residential community, composed of 101 Bulgari Mansions, will also be present on the peninsula.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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Unlike most superhero costumes, this heroine's look doesn't require a cape!—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The model wore an off-white peasant blouse with ruffled sleeves, a leather studded corset, teal and white bloomers, and a magnificent ruffled cape.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Such ideological exuberance was obviously unsustainable, which was Davis’s main point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who became the ninth player in NHL history to score 1,700 points, said the team found out about the fall after the game.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the year, beachgoers enjoy its rocky coves and expansive sand, as well as the cliffs and headlands that preside over its shorelines.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 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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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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