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
The initial trip on Saturday goes to CocoCay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.
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Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Tropical Storm Watches are currently up for some of the islands as wind speeds in excess of 39 mph could scrape them as the storm passes just north of them.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Any potential impacts to the island should become clearer early next week.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Among the highlights is an eat-in kitchen outfitted with dual islands, top-notch stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Tropical Storm Watches are currently up for some of the islands as wind speeds in excess of 39 mph could scrape them as the storm passes just north of them.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Any potential impacts to the island should become clearer early next week.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Among the highlights is an eat-in kitchen outfitted with dual islands, top-notch stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for island
Noun
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If these types of high-intensity lights continue to expand, even underdeveloped parts of the isles like Jekyll Island — home to the greatest population of nesting turtles along the coast — could see serious long-term consequences for their turtle populations, Coleman warned.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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There is also The Real Housewives of Jersey, as in the isle of Jersey not the state of New Jersey.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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French Polynesia comprises more than 100 sparsely populated islands and atolls scattered over an expanse roughly the size of Western Europe.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The Philippines also claims the fishing atoll, which lies about 137 miles west of Zambales.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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“Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/island. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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