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Recent Examples of barrier reef
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Then, sail along the world's second-largest barrier reef on a private yacht charter, exploring picture-perfect Caribbean islands and crystal-clear blue water.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Then, sail along the world's second-largest barrier reef on a private yacht charter, exploring picture-perfect Caribbean islands and crystal-clear blue water.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier reef
Noun
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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
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Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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