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
What began as a groundbreaking social experiment to see how a group of strangers could live together on an island for 39 days has gradually evolved into an intricate strategy game that superfans devote their lives to studying.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For generations, pineapples have been one of the island’s most important crops, with locals often saying this soil produces some of the sweetest pineapples in the Caribbean.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There are also specialized tours focused on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, along with other tours to Japan covering its natural springs, ski resorts, and wild national parks.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
On the island of Spetses, Four Seasons Yachts had arranged for a private walk around the island’s main town, led by Zoe Newman Profyri, once a hotel concierge at Poseidonion Grand Hotel.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For generations, pineapples have been one of the island’s most important crops, with locals often saying this soil produces some of the sweetest pineapples in the Caribbean.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There are also specialized tours focused on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, along with other tours to Japan covering its natural springs, ski resorts, and wild national parks.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
On the island of Spetses, Four Seasons Yachts had arranged for a private walk around the island’s main town, led by Zoe Newman Profyri, once a hotel concierge at Poseidonion Grand Hotel.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for island
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Just off Eleuthera Island’s northern coast, this three-and-a-half-mile isle is perfect for horseback riding by the beach and diving at sites like the Devil’s Backbone, a shipwrecked reef system rich with marine life.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Syros The closest island to Athens—the ferry trip can be as short as 30 minutes—is Aegina, a small but lively isle known for its pistachios.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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The accident occurred in Rangiroa, an atoll known for drift diving and snorkeling, on Sunday, April 5.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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It's really isolated on Motu To’opua, an atoll opposite the main island of Bora Bora.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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“Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/island. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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