manta ray

Definition of manta raynext
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 From a biodiversity standpoint, due to the warm waters, Kenya has everything from beautiful nudibranchs (colorful small creatures) to enormous whale sharks and manta rays, with everything in-between. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The Butcher’s Feast is more than enough for a full meal, but there are other treasures, too, like a beef-noodle soup built on a spectacularly rich, slightly offal-ish broth made with marrow bones, with paper-thin slices of A5-Wagyu rib eye swimming in it like manta rays. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 May 2026 Travelers also visit the nearby Nusa islands for quieter beaches, snorkeling and swimming with manta rays. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 The nearby Nusa islands offer quieter beaches and snorkeling with manta rays for travelers who want more solitude. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for manta ray
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Noun
  • Some hurricane windows can filter out up to 90% of ultraviolet rays, which protects your furniture, carpet, drapes and artwork from fading.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Sunny hikes call for special clothing that keeps harsh UV rays off your skin.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
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  • Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils.
    Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
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  • The resident Manta Trust team has catalogued 150 individual rays and uses the world's first underwater contactless ultrasound scanner to check on pregnant mantas, while the Olive Ridley Project leads turtle research across Laamu Atoll.
    Jonny Bierman, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Watching a documentary about mantas, reef sharks, or this area is one thing.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026

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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta%20ray. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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