as in island
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
the Australian seas are rife with uninhabited isles
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Recent Examples of isle
That merriment includes exploring some of the secluded isles on the Tuscan coastline.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
Each season tackles a new murder that’s taken place in the remote Scottish isles with its rocky beaches and vast open spaces.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Made in England Then again, the Bentley is British, and as noted with another recent review of an import from those isles, electrical and electronic oddness is the name of the game with cars from Albion.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
Paramount Theatre, March 10, 9:30 p.m. Satisfaction Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
Each season tackles a new murder that’s taken place in the remote Scottish isles with its rocky beaches and vast open spaces.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Made in England Then again, the Bentley is British, and as noted with another recent review of an import from those isles, electrical and electronic oddness is the name of the game with cars from Albion.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
Paramount Theatre, March 10, 9:30 p.m. Satisfaction Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isle
island
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The fictional town of Amity Island was represented by Edgartown on the island.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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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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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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