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
The setting is a sunny Greek isle, and the central character, Donna, is a free-spirited single mother who owns and operates a taverna there.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Water taxis can drop day trippers at picnic spots on half a dozen wild isles.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
If these types of high-intensity lights continue to expand, even underdeveloped parts of the isles like Jekyll Island — home to the greatest population of nesting turtles along the coast — could see serious long-term consequences for their turtle populations, Coleman warned.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
There is also The Real Housewives of Jersey, as in the isle of Jersey not the state of New Jersey.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 July 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Water taxis can drop day trippers at picnic spots on half a dozen wild isles.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
If these types of high-intensity lights continue to expand, even underdeveloped parts of the isles like Jekyll Island — home to the greatest population of nesting turtles along the coast — could see serious long-term consequences for their turtle populations, Coleman warned.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
There is also The Real Housewives of Jersey, as in the isle of Jersey not the state of New Jersey.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isle
island
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From Ksamil, travelers can catch a 30-minute ferry straight to the Greek island of Corfu—perfect for a day trip filled with beach-hopping, coastal dining, and inland hikes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee (OC-45) provides a neutral white that’s not too stark on the cabinets, and Sherwin-Williams’ Austere Gray (SW 6184) adds a bit of contrast on the island.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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