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islets

noun

plural of islet

as in islands

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 islets Stockholm sits at the western edge of an archipelago containing more than 30,000 islands and islets. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 State media reports on Sunday said several tourism companies suspended their speedboat services between the islets after the deadly capsize. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026 Last year, Centara opened two new resorts in the North Male Atoll, a chain of over 50 islands and islets that’s home to mesmerising corals and marine life. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 La Romana's proximity to the pristine beaches of Saona Island and Catalina Island, two hidden islets that are easily accessible by boat, make this destination a must-see for travelers looking to explore beyond the typical tourist routes. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Although it was affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Siesta Key—part of a string of islets along Florida’s southwest coast—is well on its way to recovery. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Toward Smarter Cell Therapies That is where the cyborg islets from Liu and Alvarez could make a difference. — IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026

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islands

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Exploring Indonesia—an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands—over more than a decade has led me to some truly jaw-dropping beaches, some gloriously desolate, others vibrantly alive with international travelers, expats, and locals.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
The challenge now is whether the Keys can absorb the money without losing the character that made the string of islands a low-key, low-stress, tropical destination.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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