ISLET Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

islet

noun

ˈī-lət

as in island

a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves

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Recent Examples of islet From nearly every vantage point, the estate offers unobstructed views of the Mokulua Islands, the twin islets that sit just offshore and rank among O‘ahu’s most recognizable natural landmarks. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 Organoids that actually work The team also demonstrated endodermal differentiation by producing insulin-secreting islet organoids. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026 The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale. —

Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 What To Know The Japanese government purchased Mageshima, an uninhabited islet in Kagoshima prefecture, for $146 million in 2019. —

Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for islet

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island

Noun

Mikey chooses to leave the island alone.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Prolonged blackouts have draped the island and hospitals struggle with providing adequate care.

— Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026