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
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  • The old town of Arcos de la Frontera occupies a dramatic limestone ridge above the Guadalete River, its buildings seemingly piled along the cliff edge.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • As high pressure and a ridge move in behind the departing system on Monday, there will be some early morning showers followed by gradual clearing into the afternoon and evening.
    — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ridge
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  • The bottoms are basically Molly’s baseball cap, which looks like a dome with a bill just plonked onto it, and Shannon’s wings, which the judges say are just a gingerbread cookie with some icing on it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Several churches sustained damage to their domes, while a hotel in Coclé and fire stations in Los Santos were also affected.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of dome
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  • 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
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  • Tushy Fresh Dual-Nozzle Bidet Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
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  • The city sits amid the rugged Rif Mountains, where cliffs and steep hills descend toward beaches and intensely blue Mediterranean water.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Sugarloaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarloaf. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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