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
At the tip of a private peninsula in North Falmouth, the waterfront estate at 40 Point Road feels like the kind of place made for gatherings — where the fire crackles, champagne flutes catch the winter light, and the view stretches endlessly across the bay.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, more than 40 wineries can be found on the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas, two narrow arms of land that frame Traverse City, Michigan.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Stay If your day trip runs long, book one of the waterfront tiny houses at River Rocks Resort set on a peninsula jutting out into the Coosa River.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hurricane Watch for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti has been discontinued.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, more than 40 wineries can be found on the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas, two narrow arms of land that frame Traverse City, Michigan.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Stay If your day trip runs long, book one of the waterfront tiny houses at River Rocks Resort set on a peninsula jutting out into the Coosa River.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hurricane Watch for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti has been discontinued.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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The mascot is best known for his signature catch phrase and outrageous costume featuring a red cape, sunglasses and a belt decorated with Duff beer cans.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The star also shared an adorable photo of the family’s matching Halloween costume, sharing an image of her, Luai, and Shammas wearing Batman costumes with masks and capes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the first half, Rogers scored 20 of Little Rock Christian's 31 points, including 16 in the second quarter as the Lady Warriors (12-5) overcame an 18-13 deficit before tying the game at 22-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a sandstone headland carved by ocean waves, making for unique coloring, shapes, and textures.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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