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
With over 1,000 miles of coastline, vibrant cities, funky small towns, lush preserves, and even tropical isles that can compete with some of the best islands in the Caribbean, Florida invites you to explore and decide where your life could unfold.
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Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Like other games in the genre, players will scavenge for resources, solve unusual puzzles and fend off creatures on the isle.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Bald Head Island, North Carolina Life on Bald Head moves at a much slower pace, so get ready to trade your SUV for a golf cart—because no cars are allowed on the isle.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Like other games in the genre, players will scavenge for resources, solve unusual puzzles and fend off creatures on the isle.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Bald Head Island, North Carolina Life on Bald Head moves at a much slower pace, so get ready to trade your SUV for a golf cart—because no cars are allowed on the isle.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isle
island
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has made millions of dollars investing in offshore private equity funds connected to islands known for lax tax policies, according to tax returns posted Thursday.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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With distinctive communities scattered across thousands of islands, there are seemingly infinite regional delicacies to keep an eye out for.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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