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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 islets
La Romana's proximity to the pristine beaches of Saona Island and Catalina Island, two hidden islets that are easily accessible by boat, make this destination a must-see for travelers looking to explore beyond the typical tourist routes.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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, 17 May 2026
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
Although it was affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Siesta Key—part of a string of islets along Florida’s southwest coast—is well on its way to recovery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Toward Smarter Cell Therapies That is where the cyborg islets from Liu and Alvarez could make a difference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
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
Their findings challenged the notion that Type 1 diabetes originates inside pancreatic islets, instead suggesting they are positioned between the islets and blood vessels.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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, 17 May 2026
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
Although it was affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Siesta Key—part of a string of islets along Florida’s southwest coast—is well on its way to recovery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Toward Smarter Cell Therapies That is where the cyborg islets from Liu and Alvarez could make a difference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
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
Their findings challenged the notion that Type 1 diabetes originates inside pancreatic islets, instead suggesting they are positioned between the islets and blood vessels.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for islets
islands
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Park rangers offer tours in the summer, making this one of the more accessible islands to explore.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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While ten of the 12 winners hail from Barbados, Jamaica, and Guadeloupe—Caribbean islands that have shaped this spirit for centuries—finalists from Japan and Scotland highlight the category’s growing international presence.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Islets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islets. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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