as in island
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves
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Recent Examples of islet
The park is the first in the area and was designated to protect the region's wildlife, coastal habitats, and more than 60 islands and islets.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
Paddling a kayak through narrow waterways, snorkeling on coral reefs, enjoying a secluded picnic in one of the islets, learning about traditional Polynesian palm weaving are all activities that slow down guests to the tranquil rhythm of island life.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
China and Japan have traded accusations of airspace violations near a group of islets in the contested East China Sea, currently administered by the United States treaty ally.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
The Illes Medes, a protected grouping of craggy islets popular for scuba diving, is 13 miles away.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
Paddling a kayak through narrow waterways, snorkeling on coral reefs, enjoying a secluded picnic in one of the islets, learning about traditional Polynesian palm weaving are all activities that slow down guests to the tranquil rhythm of island life.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
China and Japan have traded accusations of airspace violations near a group of islets in the contested East China Sea, currently administered by the United States treaty ally.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
The Illes Medes, a protected grouping of craggy islets popular for scuba diving, is 13 miles away.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for islet
island
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Her lady-in-waiting’s husband, Lord Colin Tennant, spent vast amounts of his fortune on transforming Mustique, a tiny island in the Caribbean, into a party resort for the rich and famous.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Where is the videotape of an Epstein island, x, y and z committing these frauds?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Islet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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