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Recent Examples of promontory
The viewpoint was named in honor of the women who helped preserve the site in the mid-20th century and offers one of the gorge’s most iconic panoramas—a sweeping, unobstructed gaze across the river valley, with the crown-like Vista House perched on its promontory in the distance.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of the Vertical Tasting at Promontory The wine tasting took place in a large room overlooking a vast open space of mountains with the peak of the promontory in the far distance beyond Harlan Estate winery.
—Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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
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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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of the Vertical Tasting at Promontory The wine tasting took place in a large room overlooking a vast open space of mountains with the peak of the promontory in the far distance beyond Harlan Estate winery.
—Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promontory
Noun
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To the north is Cedar Point, on its own peninsula jutting into Lake Erie in Sandusky.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Nordkapp was named by an English sea captain who sailed past the cape in 1553 while searching for the Northwest Passage.—
Dan Fellner,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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Not all heroes wear capes — some have thick luxurious coats.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Noun
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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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The Oregon Coast Trail, Oregon Distance: Up to 425 miles The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) sounds too good to be true: More than 400 miles of hiking along the Pacific Northwest’s coastal headlands, bouncing between isolated beaches, cliff tops, dense rain forests and the occasional fishing village.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
30 May 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
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Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Wheatley reinforces this point, highlighting that the U.K. has expressed confidence in the islands’ progress.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Promontory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promontory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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