as in isle
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
the island of Hawaii is the largest in the Hawaiian archipelago
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Recent Examples of island
As part of its longstanding collaboration with non-profit the Tetiaroa Society, the island is also a global hub for underwater discovery, bringing together leading marine biologists and scientists who actively promote the protection of biodiversity on and off land.
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Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
As with mangrove islands, some boat docks are better than others.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
From the north and from the island’s southern highpoint, 550-foot Mount Suribachi, shells and small arms fire rained on the Marines, the Courant reported.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
As with mangrove islands, some boat docks are better than others.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
From the north and from the island’s southern highpoint, 550-foot Mount Suribachi, shells and small arms fire rained on the Marines, the Courant reported.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for island
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Now, back on the market for $30 million, the 650-acre spread is one of the country’s most expensive isles on offer with infinite possibilities for creating your own Caribbean wonderland.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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The writer/director added that the isles already possessed the unique combination of beauty and decay that the story required — eliminating the need to build many new sets.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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The check-in couldn’t feel less check-in-like—given you can’t leave the atoll of your own accord, nobody is (ever) chasing you for signatures and passports and documentation.—
Antonia Quirke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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On the atoll, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Edge List honoree The Brando serves as a testament to the celebrity’s vision of building an eco-friendly resort that would not harm its surroundings.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/island. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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