as in island
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
the Australian seas are rife with uninhabited isles
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Recent Examples of isle
But even the tidiest isles can succumb to storms, natural or otherwise.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 July 2025
It's been deemed to have one of the prettiest small towns in California and as a locals-only secret for a scenic getaway, but the 76-square-mile isle can also burst to life if an event is being held.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Shuna is classic Hebridean drama—rocky cliffs, quiet coves, sandy beaches, and sweeping views of the western isles from its 295-foot-high summit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Best part is, hardly anything's changed since Darwin's time on these volcanic isles... except their popularity.
—Olivia James, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 July 2025
It's been deemed to have one of the prettiest small towns in California and as a locals-only secret for a scenic getaway, but the 76-square-mile isle can also burst to life if an event is being held.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Shuna is classic Hebridean drama—rocky cliffs, quiet coves, sandy beaches, and sweeping views of the western isles from its 295-foot-high summit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Best part is, hardly anything's changed since Darwin's time on these volcanic isles... except their popularity.
—Olivia James, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isle
island
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Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for residents and visitors to the Ocracoke and Hatteras islands.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was heavily criticized after failures resulted in only half of the island able to access clean drinking water, among other essentials.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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