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
Promoted as the Norwegian Scenic Route Varanger, the road around the peninsula is particularly popular with bird lovers.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Russian troops, having removed the insignia from their uniforms, spilled out of that base and took positions across Crimea, daring the Ukrainian troops stationed on the peninsula to resist.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The dolce vita era in Italy was a post-war phenom, a time when the goodlifing synonymous with the peninsula became a global sensation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Snow rarely makes its way down Florida’s peninsula.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Russian troops, having removed the insignia from their uniforms, spilled out of that base and took positions across Crimea, daring the Ukrainian troops stationed on the peninsula to resist.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The dolce vita era in Italy was a post-war phenom, a time when the goodlifing synonymous with the peninsula became a global sensation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Snow rarely makes its way down Florida’s peninsula.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peninsula
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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For the outing, the Netherlands’ queen consort wore a coordinated dress and cape in a shade of gray by French designer Vanessa Seward.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here is a selection of data points that provides a glance at Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The importance of motive At this point, there’s little to suggest the motive is political or ideological, Leising said.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of those smaller populations depends on a small patch of wetland wedged between the Sharp Point Golf Course and the headland at Mori Point in Pacifica.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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From bay to headlands, the Crosstown Trail slices diagonally across San Francisco in a 17-mile arc.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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