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
Only about 400 people call this six-mile, volcanic isle home.
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
The daily red-eye flight lands in Dubrovnik, and the sunny isle of Hvar is just a three-hour ferry ride away.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
Various cultures have visited this Balearic isle over the centuries, including the ancient Phoenicians, who had a colony here.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
The daily red-eye flight lands in Dubrovnik, and the sunny isle of Hvar is just a three-hour ferry ride away.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
Various cultures have visited this Balearic isle over the centuries, including the ancient Phoenicians, who had a colony here.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isle
island
Noun
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Fiji This South Pacific island nation is often said to be home to the friendliest people on Earth.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The homes embody the spirit of the sea and feature refined materials and finishes that enrich the island lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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“Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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