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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 stood on the windswept promontory overlooking the bay

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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water Cape May is Delaware Bay's largest promontory

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for promontory
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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