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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
If this accretion of celebrations of her Adria-ness seemed, individually, like nattering reminders of her time running short, the sheer mass of want for her presence pleased her.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
There was an undeniable New York-ness in the room that reminded me of the beauty of this city.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
The overall garlic-ness was powerful but not overpowering; the oysters were deep-fried and lush.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
But about 60 seconds into the titular 12-minute opening track, the non-album-ness of Perverts becomes clear.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
There was an undeniable New York-ness in the room that reminded me of the beauty of this city.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
The overall garlic-ness was powerful but not overpowering; the oysters were deep-fried and lush.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
But about 60 seconds into the titular 12-minute opening track, the non-album-ness of Perverts becomes clear.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
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Punta Mita Rentals Book now A 1,500-acre private peninsula north of Puerto Vallarta is home to Punta Mita and its three resorts plus many condos and residences, meaning there are almost limitless options when uniting the family for a big, raucous reunion.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
16 May 2025
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The arid peninsula off Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, similar in size to Connecticut, boasts deep reserves of oil and gas that have made the country the fourth-wealthiest in the world by per capita GDP and enriched its rulers, the House of Thani.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Finding new degrees of colorful suits, flowing capes, and animal print jumpsuits supported the show’s tone from the beginning, but has increasingly become part of the HBO series’s comedy in its own right.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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When Jalen Brunson isn’t running to the locker room to put on his cape at the start of the fourth quarter in these playoffs, the offense has looked stiff and unsure more than a team with their advanced stats and talent should.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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That concentration creates a single point of supply risk and amplifies costs, transit times, and carbon footprints.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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And that begs the question: What was the point of Trump’s tariff comings and goings, beyond goosing sales of antacids?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Freestyle Digital Media, the film distribution arm of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired US digital and theatrical rights to Japanese fantasy animation film Dragon Heart – Adventures Beyond This World.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Two days ago, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost headed the Dicastery for Bishops, the arm of the Vatican charged with selecting bishops.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Nestled on a promontory at the island's northern tip, this 5-star resort offers a secluded escape surrounded by nature.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Published on April 3, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant The home is sited amid a nearly three-acre promontory on the outskirts of Los Angeles, nestled into the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Unified Government has conducted site work and construction to widen the levee to create a nearby overlook park adjacent to the bridge.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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In Greenville, a one-room Chinese schoolhouse opened on a grassy knoll near the levee.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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One of them pointed me to a path that led over the headland to Karthea, one of the island’s ancient city-states.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The eastern trade winds blow ceaselessly, driving steep swells that explode onto lava-rock headlands.—
Peter Heller,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2024
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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