as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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Recent Examples of atoll
It's really isolated on Motu To’opua, an atoll opposite the main island of Bora Bora.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
The Republic of the Marshall Islands, or RMI, is situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia and comprises 29 atolls, five islands, and 1,151 inlets, spread across 750,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean.
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
21 Apr. 2026
One of them is the lack of detailed geological research on the atoll and its surrounding seabed.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando designed the Naoshima New Museum of Art, which opened last May, overlooking the remote atolls of the Seto Inland Sea.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
The Republic of the Marshall Islands, or RMI, is situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia and comprises 29 atolls, five islands, and 1,151 inlets, spread across 750,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean.
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
21 Apr. 2026
One of them is the lack of detailed geological research on the atoll and its surrounding seabed.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando designed the Naoshima New Museum of Art, which opened last May, overlooking the remote atolls of the Seto Inland Sea.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoll
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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At Ambergris Cay, private aviation and immigration clearance on the cay remove the public mechanics of arrival altogether.
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For the Bahamas, that means looking beyond Nassau’s cruise port crowds to discover what this nation of 700 islands and cays really offers.
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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.
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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.
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Instead of scouring for seashells like you might in Florida, hunt for the famous Petoskey stones—they're pieces of prehistoric coral reef and also Michigan's state stone.
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Guests are encouraged to get involved by taking an apiary tour of the bee hives, helping with coral reef restoration, building fish shelters, or joining a snorkeling safari of the giant clam sanctuary at Punta Bunga beach.
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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