as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms

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Recent Examples of peninsula Bikes are available for rent, allowing guests to explore the peninsula on two wheels. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Fittingly, Lotte’s presence across the peninsula is robust and diverse, ranging from the budget-conscious acccommodations (L7, Lotte City Hotels) to premium options. Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Just as the Korean peninsula had been split in two, Zainichi hibakusha sorted themselves into competing camps: Mindan, which was pro-South Korea, and Choren, which was pro-North Korea (and later renamed Soren). E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 June 2025 The plot on Rolling Hills on the Palos Verdes peninsula was ideal for the architectural movement’s articulated statement of indoor-outdoor living, with the bonus of sunsets over the Pacific, and the Hollywood sign behind. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for peninsula
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Noun
  • Finally, some actual half-Italian/half-Swedish cinematic royalty in the form of Isabella Rossellini, regal in a sheer opera cape and a pair of sensible heels en route into the Alta Moda show at the Roman Forum.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Anton slouches beside her, draped in an inverness cape, brandishing a cigarette and smirking beneath a rogue’s mustache.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
  • An overview of the report included the following data points: Nearly 1,000 children per month received care across the 12 child care centers The centers operated with gaps between operating costs and revenue, forcing them to pay low wages to teachers.
    Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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  • When my swimming buddy Peggy and I were about to round the final headland before swimming another 1/4 mile to Reggae beach, the final destination, something heartwarming happened.
    Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
  • The property off Highway 1 resembles your own private headlands park with unparalleled panoramic views of the sea arches and the coastline.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025

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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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