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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness
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Recent Examples of ness
For someone who self-describes as explosive, Rainbeau continues to demonstrate impressive amounts of game-ness.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
High schoolers like me at the time sparked to the Pedro Pascal-ness.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
But the tS is imbued with enough STI-ness to make a case.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
The shame of small-town ness was knocking me off my square.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
High schoolers like me at the time sparked to the Pedro Pascal-ness.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
But the tS is imbued with enough STI-ness to make a case.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
The shame of small-town ness was knocking me off my square.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
Noun
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Destructive winds and flooding rain also pummeled the state’s peninsula.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, eight former patients remain on the register at Kalaupapa, some still living on the peninsula, including one that recently celebrated his 100th birthday.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bianca Jones Denver, CO Let the rain become a style moment, and work that makeshift rain cover like a cape.—
Matt Nager,
Outside,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The agents pushed him against a metal fence, put his hands behind his back and twisted his arm, according to the lawsuit.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Murdochs subsequently split their enterprises between the publishing and television arms.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The promontories rising on each side of the Strait of Gibraltar are known as the Pillars of Hercules.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As levees erupted, storm waters easily flowed in.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But when the levees failed, thousands of people were trapped inside as supplies dwindled and conditions deteriorated quickly.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The headlands are one of three places where the endangered mouse can be found.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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The property off Highway 1 resembles your own private headlands park with unparalleled panoramic views of the sea arches and the coastline.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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