as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days
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Recent Examples of mainland
Many decades ago, packing untold tons of sand together, the island’s original owner created a narrow road to the island from a peninsula that connects to the mainland.
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
State Grid currently operates across 26 of mainland China’s 31 provincial-level regions, while China Southern Power Grid covers five southern regions, including Guangdong, reports SCMP.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The company is also listed in Shenzhen, mainland China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
State Grid currently operates across 26 of mainland China’s 31 provincial-level regions, while China Southern Power Grid covers five southern regions, including Guangdong, reports SCMP.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The company is also listed in Shenzhen, mainland China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainland
continent
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The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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This will be one of a record nine international games scheduled for the 2026 season, which will take place across four continents in seven countries.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainland. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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