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Recent Examples of promontory
The viewpoint was named in honor of the women who helped preserve the site in the mid-20th century and offers one of the gorge’s most iconic panoramas—a sweeping, unobstructed gaze across the river valley, with the crown-like Vista House perched on its promontory in the distance.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of the Vertical Tasting at Promontory The wine tasting took place in a large room overlooking a vast open space of mountains with the peak of the promontory in the far distance beyond Harlan Estate winery.
—Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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
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
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of the Vertical Tasting at Promontory The wine tasting took place in a large room overlooking a vast open space of mountains with the peak of the promontory in the far distance beyond Harlan Estate winery.
—Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promontory
Noun
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Heavy rainfall was expected to continue across a massive swath of the Florida peninsula through early Saturday.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2025
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On its peninsula in Lake Erie, Cedar Point boasts a larger selection of roller coasters and thrill rides, while Kings Island offers more family rides.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Finally, some actual half-Italian/half-Swedish cinematic royalty in the form of Isabella Rossellini, regal in a sheer opera cape and a pair of sensible heels en route into the Alta Moda show at the Roman Forum.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Anton slouches beside her, draped in an inverness cape, brandishing a cigarette and smirking beneath a rogue’s mustache.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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When my swimming buddy Peggy and I were about to round the final headland before swimming another 1/4 mile to Reggae beach, the final destination, something heartwarming happened.—
Natalie Nixon,
Flow Space,
21 May 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
Noun
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To keep squirrels from taking over, try spicy seed mixes or placing feeders at least 10 feet from any launch point.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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At this point, again, Gladys has been burned by Billy Carlton.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Promontory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promontory. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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