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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
There was an undeniable New York-ness in the room that reminded me of the beauty of this city.
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Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
The overall garlic-ness was powerful but not overpowering; the oysters were deep-fried and lush.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
But about 60 seconds into the titular 12-minute opening track, the non-album-ness of Perverts becomes clear.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
But there’s such an earnestness to the song that its distinctly charming 2011-ness still feels timeless today.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
The overall garlic-ness was powerful but not overpowering; the oysters were deep-fried and lush.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
But about 60 seconds into the titular 12-minute opening track, the non-album-ness of Perverts becomes clear.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
But there’s such an earnestness to the song that its distinctly charming 2011-ness still feels timeless today.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
Noun
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Kyiv refuses to acknowledge Russian sovereignty over the peninsula, reportedly part of a draft peace plan from the U.S., though Trump denied this.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Russian attacks hit after Trump and Zelensky became involved in a new public spat, specifically over the future of Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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For opening night of Good Night, and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on April 3, Lopez stunned in a strapless black gown with a plunging neckline with a lightly colored caftan cape that flowed down to an elaborate train.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With scarves and capes, caps and pendants, Syrians everywhere are wrapping themselves up in the new national colors.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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At one point, physicians even considered halting treatment to allow Pope Francis to die peacefully.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At this point, mining is technically possible—what’s in question is whether society and the government will tolerate it.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cyrus, 63, wrapped his arms around his new girlfriend in a series of photos shared on social media Sunday.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel, a 5-11 quarterback with middling arm strength, will have a difficult time finding that same opportunity.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled on a promontory at the island's northern tip, this 5-star resort offers a secluded escape surrounded by nature.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Published on April 3, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant The home is sited amid a nearly three-acre promontory on the outskirts of Los Angeles, nestled into the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began installing canals and levees to control flooding in the Everglades, which allowed people to build farms and communities along its edges.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of rivers from Arkansas to Indiana were flooding on Sunday, threatening bridges, levees, water and sewage systems, and other infrastructure.—
Patrick J. Lyons,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Case in point: sea stacks, the remnants of headlands that have eroded over time.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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The proposal includes the creation of two artificial headlands or small promontories extending out on the beach to hold the sand in place.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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