manta ray

as in ray
any of several extremely large rays the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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Recent Examples of manta ray Director: Cody Sheehy The Hook: Just your typical story about an octogenarian and his favorite manta ray. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025 The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025 Terry Kennedy has lived several lifetimes — a Navy Seal, a Hell’s Angel, and, most memorably, as the unlikely friend to a giant manta ray named Willy. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025 Thousands of species can be found there, including coral reefs, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manta ray
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Noun
  • The active ingredients in sunscreen can degrade over time and become less effective at blocking UV rays.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2025
  • In Fiji, a ray with light blue spots and a mask-like pattern on its face began appearing in the country’s fish markets.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Individual mantas have been identified through photo-ID for up to 33 years—the worldwide age record for the oceanic (giant) mantas.
    Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 8 June 2025
  • According to the outlets, the organization behind the narco manta has not been identified, although the Baja California district attorney shared that an investigation is underway.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

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