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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
Southern New Zealand and Antarctic research stations will see the best views, whilst some Pacific islands will also get a show.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Later the same month, the NMESIS system and its ship-killing Naval Strike Missile were deployed to Okinawa in Japan's southwestern islands.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Interior islands may exhibit active fire and isolated torching or trees may occur.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The gourmet kitchen features dual islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook, while the sumptuous primary suite is decked out with a fireplace, private balcony, and, of course, salon-like bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Learn all about what characters still haunt the islands on a Haunted History Tour in Key West.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Chilean Patagonia has more than 60,000 miles of coastline, more than 40,000 islands, and more than 200,000 acres of glaciers—much of which is only accessible by boat or helicopter.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Families love Split for its walkable Old Town, beaches, and ferry access to islands like Hvar and Korčula, where kids can swim while grandparents explore medieval towns.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Later the same month, the NMESIS system and its ship-killing Naval Strike Missile were deployed to Okinawa in Japan's southwestern islands.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Interior islands may exhibit active fire and isolated torching or trees may occur.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The gourmet kitchen features dual islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook, while the sumptuous primary suite is decked out with a fireplace, private balcony, and, of course, salon-like bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Learn all about what characters still haunt the islands on a Haunted History Tour in Key West.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Chilean Patagonia has more than 60,000 miles of coastline, more than 40,000 islands, and more than 200,000 acres of glaciers—much of which is only accessible by boat or helicopter.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Families love Split for its walkable Old Town, beaches, and ferry access to islands like Hvar and Korčula, where kids can swim while grandparents explore medieval towns.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for islands
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Kate most recently sported the custom accessory during a trip to the Scottish isles of Mull and Iona with William in April, which fan blogs identified as the Gold Fixed Alphabet Necklace by Daniella Draper.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out series will feature a darker, more Gothic aesthetic and tone following the idyllic Greek isles setting of Glass Onion.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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With roughly 180 resorts spread across its atolls, there are dozens of worthy five-star escapes to choose from.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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That includes lifeguard Renan Ulloa at the Parks department, which is ending lifeguard service at natural swimming holes known as atolls.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The channel forked into a series of smaller canals, each branching farther or looping around islets or petering out into dead ends.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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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,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islands. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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