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
Everything on the island is easily accessible via a bike or golf cart ride.
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Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
But there’s also much to explore on land — the island is a popular destination for hiking and glamping, while Playa Balandra, famous for its white sand and shallow turquoise waters, is consistently named one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The fictional town of Amity Island was represented by Edgartown on the island.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The inn is also centrally located for exploring the rest of the historic island, just a short walk to the beach and other local attractions.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
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Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
But there’s also much to explore on land — the island is a popular destination for hiking and glamping, while Playa Balandra, famous for its white sand and shallow turquoise waters, is consistently named one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The fictional town of Amity Island was represented by Edgartown on the island.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The inn is also centrally located for exploring the rest of the historic island, just a short walk to the beach and other local attractions.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for island
Noun
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Only about 400 people call this six-mile, volcanic isle home.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Tuvalu, one of the countries at greatest risk from climate change, which experts say is boosting sea levels, has a population of 11,000 on its nine atolls scattered across the Pacific between Australia and Hawaii.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 June 2025
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What’s at risk in the Pacific The Pacific Island Heritage National Marine Monument, about 750 miles west of Hawaii, is dotted by coral reefs and atolls, with species of fish, marine mammals and birds rarely found anywhere else.—
David Shiffman,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/island. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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