: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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We wandered over the dunes.
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On the positive side, the seaweed mixed with sand helps with dune building, and some marine life feeds off the seaweed.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The beach stretches as far as the eye can see, bordered by flowing grassy dunes, while massive cliffs hug its edges.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Buckle up—and enjoy the ride into dunes history, flora, and fauna.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 June 2026
The architecture emphasizes natural ventilation and light, reducing energy demands, while materials are chosen to blend into the surrounding dunes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The beach stretches as far as the eye can see, bordered by flowing grassy dunes, while massive cliffs hug its edges.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Buckle up—and enjoy the ride into dunes history, flora, and fauna.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 June 2026
The architecture emphasizes natural ventilation and light, reducing energy demands, while materials are chosen to blend into the surrounding dunes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dune. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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dune
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: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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