as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
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Recent Examples of peninsula
On the forecast track, the center of Lorena is expected to move parallel to the west coast of the Baja California peninsula Wednesday and Thursday before approaching the coast Thursday night and Friday.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Speculation has focused on the famous Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, perched on the tip of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula on the French Riviera, which has strong Hollywood ties with its proximity to Cannes.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Trash and driftwood littered the peninsula.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korea previously butted heads over how to handle the threat from North Korea, and there have been periodic public upheavals in Korean public opinion over tragic incidents involving American troops stationed on the peninsula.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Speculation has focused on the famous Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, perched on the tip of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula on the French Riviera, which has strong Hollywood ties with its proximity to Cannes.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Trash and driftwood littered the peninsula.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korea previously butted heads over how to handle the threat from North Korea, and there have been periodic public upheavals in Korean public opinion over tragic incidents involving American troops stationed on the peninsula.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
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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
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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
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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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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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