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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
The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The restriction covers all Bahamian islands, including private islands operated by cruise companies.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
How the outbreak unfolded Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Access to private tours of the museums can be arranged, as well as private transportation around the islands.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Overly Intricate Islands Overly intricate kitchen islands are less popular than those that are more simplistic in design.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Some fortunate viewers in Spain and nearby islands may see the eclipse just before sunset, low on the horizon.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The restriction covers all Bahamian islands, including private islands operated by cruise companies.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
How the outbreak unfolded Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Access to private tours of the museums can be arranged, as well as private transportation around the islands.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Overly Intricate Islands Overly intricate kitchen islands are less popular than those that are more simplistic in design.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Some fortunate viewers in Spain and nearby islands may see the eclipse just before sunset, low on the horizon.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for islands
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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
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The Greek isles have a rhythm all their own and the best Mykonos Airbnbs are some of the finest ways to soak in all of that otherworldly seaside beauty for yourself.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 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
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands, or RMI, is situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia and comprises 29 atolls, five islands, and 1,151 inlets, spread across 750,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islands. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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