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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
the lighthouse, situated on a narrow, rocky headland, commands an expansive view of the coast
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
navigation is notoriously difficult at the southernmost tip of South America, where ships must round the headland of Cape Horn
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Recent Examples of headland
Various ideas were proposed during the past three years, including cobble deltas that would mimic conditions at Lower Trestles and mini headlands.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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
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
When my swimming buddy Peggy and I were about to round the final headland before swimming another 1/4 mile to Reggae beach, the final destination, something heartwarming happened.
—Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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
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
When my swimming buddy Peggy and I were about to round the final headland before swimming another 1/4 mile to Reggae beach, the final destination, something heartwarming happened.
—Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headland
Noun
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Just north of Palm Beach lies Singer Island, a short peninsula part of Riviera Beach with the same sweeping Atlantic views as Palm Beach and none of the see-and-be-seen scene.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Door County, Wisconsin Many people call Door County the Cape Cod of the Midwest, and that's no less true in winter, when snow covers the picturesque northeast Wisconsin peninsula.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gutierrez wore a striking red silk gown with a black cape and a spiky headpiece, a look inspired by past highlights in her metal harpist career.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 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
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Our last stop before heading to our suite was outside to take a peek at the iconic infinity pool, perched on a promontory with sea-blue views for miles.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Perched high above the lake on a windswept promontory, the Swiss chalet-style lodge feels like a clifftop castle.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Headland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headland. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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