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sugarloaf

noun

Definition of sugarloafnext
as in ridge

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Recent Examples of sugarloaf Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The actress wore a Bulgari high jewelry necklace with a sugarloaf sapphire center stone to complete her look. — Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Just offshore, on the park’s namesake island that looks like a sugarloaf, is a small colony of about 40 Humboldt penguins prowling the coast in search of food. — Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarloaf
  1. ridge
  2. dome
  3. hillock
  4. knob
  5. cliff
Noun
  • However, our neighborhood turned into the focus of news outlets, as nearly all of the houses situated on the ridge around 260 acres of grass and trees were destroyed, except for the six of us at the top.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ridge
Noun
  • More than 250 years later, the old observatory is now a private four-bedroom home, with the original dome still sitting on top.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The state Capitol dome is shown through the windows of the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in June.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • To get gravel for Circleville’s roads, workers dug into a nearby hillock.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The clamber up and over a few small hillocks is all part of the fun, as is a brave cold water dip, but the real magic can be found amongst the sand dunes.
    — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of hillock
Noun
  • The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
Noun
  • They are hidden among the landscaped terraces that dot the cliff, a classic image of Amalfi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the pitch of the cliff wall, Parrack found no conclusive evidence of where Bernadette had struck it.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of cliff

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“Sugarloaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarloaf. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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