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isle

[ahyl] / aɪl /
NOUN
atoll
Synonyms
STRONGEST


NOUN
cay
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Based in the British-owned isle of Jersey, CoinShares previously traded on Nasdaq Stockholm in Sweden.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The 24-hour guard-gated island is home to fewer than 50 single-family homes—which occupy about three quarters of the isle, while the rest is home to a few condo buildings and hotels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Like Santorini, Milos is a volcanic isle that is home to one of Greece's most unique beaches, Sarakiniko.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

In the new film, the duo head to the isle of Capri, where Lively’s character is about to marry a wealthy Italian businessman.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

There was a pause, then Joseph heard his uncle whisper, “‘Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.”’

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick