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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
the lighthouse, situated on a narrow, rocky headland, commands an expansive view of the coast
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
navigation is notoriously difficult at the southernmost tip of South America, where ships must round the headland of Cape Horn
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Recent Examples of headland
The proposal includes the creation of two artificial headlands or small promontories extending out on the beach to hold the sand in place.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Some interlopers even made the treacherous journey around the rocky headland that flanks the resort’s half-moon bay to steal onto set.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
The plan calls for pumping nearly a million cubic yards of sand from offshore deposits onto the beach, holding the sand there between two artificial headlands and building an artificial reef to protect it.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Also, as with the previous regional projects, so far there is no plan to include retention devices such as the artificial headlands and reef proposed in Oceanside.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Some interlopers even made the treacherous journey around the rocky headland that flanks the resort’s half-moon bay to steal onto set.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
The plan calls for pumping nearly a million cubic yards of sand from offshore deposits onto the beach, holding the sand there between two artificial headlands and building an artificial reef to protect it.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Also, as with the previous regional projects, so far there is no plan to include retention devices such as the artificial headlands and reef proposed in Oceanside.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headland
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The Italian peninsula was the site of intense battles from 1943 to 1945, following the Allied invasion of Sicily and the campaign to liberate Italy from Nazi forces.—
Stephen Smith
May 21,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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In a way, though, the mystery cruise was still a Greek cruise of sorts: every port of call in Italy was once part of Magna Graecia, ancient Greek colonies on the Italian peninsula.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Nestled on a promontory at the island's northern tip, this 5-star resort offers a secluded escape surrounded by nature.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Published on April 3, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant Photo : Pierre Galant The home is sited amid a nearly three-acre promontory on the outskirts of Los Angeles, nestled into the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Headland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headland. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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