SUGARLOAF Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

sugarloaf

noun

Definition of sugarloaf

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

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Noun

Scientists are already seeing that, while Didymos has the same central ridge along its equator as before the impact, many changes have occurred.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Although Didymos exhibits the same central equatorial ridge visible from DART’s earlier views, the surface initially appears to be extremely different from its moonlet asteroid, Dimorphos.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of ridge

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

Scrub the toilet, sink, tub, and shower, and don’t forget the less obvious spots guests may notice, like the toilet paper holder, door knobs, and medicine cabinet.

— Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Still, simple temperature knobs would remain a superior solution for distraction-free operation while driving.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of knob

Noun

Employees leaving the company can also take their company MacBooks with them, and Canva is removing the one-year vesting cliff for people who joined in the past year.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
The structure is carved into the pale rock, its interconnected chambers following the curves of the cliff.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

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