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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 islands
Giglio, one of the seven Tuscan islands, has always carried that tone in its history.
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Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Leo will spend two days in the Canary Islands, which are closer to Africa than the Spanish peninsula, visiting two of the seven islands and meeting with migrants and the humanitarian organizations that provide care for them.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Kayaking and sailing are ideal because of Penobscot Bay’s calm waters and small islands.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Without Broadcom’s architectural designs, an AI data center is just a collection of very expensive, isolated silicon islands.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Munden revealed the difficult shooting conditions in Malaysia, including uninhabited islands, monsoons, and dangerous wildlife.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 4 June 2026
The islands are best experienced by boat.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
This is where lightweight furniture, modular furniture, and islands on casters come in handy.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Leo will spend two days in the Canary Islands, which are closer to Africa than the Spanish peninsula, visiting two of the seven islands and meeting with migrants and the humanitarian organizations that provide care for them.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Kayaking and sailing are ideal because of Penobscot Bay’s calm waters and small islands.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Without Broadcom’s architectural designs, an AI data center is just a collection of very expensive, isolated silicon islands.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Munden revealed the difficult shooting conditions in Malaysia, including uninhabited islands, monsoons, and dangerous wildlife.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 4 June 2026
The islands are best experienced by boat.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
This is where lightweight furniture, modular furniture, and islands on casters come in handy.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for islands
Noun
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Block Island, Rhode Island Unlike the other big isles off southern New England, this offshore slice of the Ocean State has gone the extra mile to preserve its natural environment.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The Best Wildlife Cruises Around the World From Arctic ice to equatorial isles, these wildlife cruises bring you face to face with the planet’s most extraordinary creatures.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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This island is farther flung than most, but the 35-minute flight by seaplane from Mal gives a spectacular view of the atolls at 5000 feet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islands. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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