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Recent Examples of promontory
Climb 5 miles up the rocky promontory of Oyster Dome for stunning views, then see the bivalves being farmed— and enjoy a few—at Taylor Shellfish Farm.
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Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
The medieval Bodrum Castle has stood rock-solid on a promontory for over 600 years and is one of the last fortresses built in Turkey by the Crusaders.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The glamorous guest profile hasn’t changed much since the hotel was founded on a rocky promontory of Tuscany’s Argentario coast by Michael Graham, a British Royal Air Force pilot, and Patsy Daszel, an American socialite, in the 1960s.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
On the edge of a promontory in Elk, California, the architecturally stunning, four-bedroom, wood-and-glass home spans 4,240 square feet.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
The medieval Bodrum Castle has stood rock-solid on a promontory for over 600 years and is one of the last fortresses built in Turkey by the Crusaders.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The glamorous guest profile hasn’t changed much since the hotel was founded on a rocky promontory of Tuscany’s Argentario coast by Michael Graham, a British Royal Air Force pilot, and Patsy Daszel, an American socialite, in the 1960s.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
On the edge of a promontory in Elk, California, the architecturally stunning, four-bedroom, wood-and-glass home spans 4,240 square feet.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promontory
Noun
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That evening, our group enjoyed the fruits of our foraging at Veld & Sea’s farm in the middle of the peninsula.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to the hurricane center, up to an inch of rain is expected across the Baja California peninsula as Priscilla moves off its west coast.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The mud can be thigh-deep or worse; the scrambles up and over vertical headlands, sometimes assisted by a greasy rope, are exhausting and sometimes terrifying.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
10 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
Noun
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Cowboys are now 2-3-1, despite averaging almost 30 points per game.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Promontory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promontory. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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