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as in peninsulas
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 capes
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 headlands
Throughout the year, beachgoers enjoy its rocky coves and expansive sand, as well as the cliffs and headlands that preside over its shorelines.
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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
The headlands are one of three places where the endangered mouse can be found.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
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
The headlands are one of three places where the endangered mouse can be found.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlands
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North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the remote Yamal and Gydan peninsulas of western Siberia, the landscape is marked by massive craters that look as though the Earth has blown holes in itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some people dressed head-to-toe in costumes; others wore capes and crowns.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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The promontories rising on each side of the Strait of Gibraltar are known as the Pillars of Hercules.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Headlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headlands. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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