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an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar
Beyond the beach there was a picturesque blue lagoon.
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Recent Examples of lagoon
Still, whispers point to events spread across the Italian lagoon city, adding complexity to what would have been a massive logistical undertaking even on dry land.
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Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The filth runs off into rivers and lakes, seeps into the ground and makes its way into the lagoon.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Amid ongoing protests and threats of disruption to the wedding party, the celebrations have reportedly been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city, Reuters and CNN reported.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kyle MacLachlan lends a helping hand in the Gods Love We Deliver Kitchen in N.Y.C. to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea are seen cruising through Venice lagoon on a taxi boat ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding with Lauren Sánchez, on June 27.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The filth runs off into rivers and lakes, seeps into the ground and makes its way into the lagoon.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Amid ongoing protests and threats of disruption to the wedding party, the celebrations have reportedly been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city, Reuters and CNN reported.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kyle MacLachlan lends a helping hand in the Gods Love We Deliver Kitchen in N.Y.C. to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea are seen cruising through Venice lagoon on a taxi boat ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding with Lauren Sánchez, on June 27.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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The bay laurels, in fact, are making a major comeback after the 2021 freeze.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Surfers ride the swells near Reef Point, while more casual visitors explore the shallow coves and rocky outcrops further north.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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For a serene experience, skip the rocky coves and head to Es Grau in Menorca, Spain, a shallow, sandy bay ideal for gentle dips.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Berkley, Massachusetts, resident joined her mother on a cruise through Norway’s fjords – as well as a stop in Belgium – after her father unexpectedly passed away.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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This clean-sheet design incorporates a boat-style hull, ideal for fjords and coastal waters, as an alternative to conventional floats.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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Newsom insists that the project is needed to increase the reliability of delta water deliveries as climate change alters Sierra snowpack runoff and the sea level rises, making the vast estuary more salty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Likewise, while the castle at Balmoral has been valued at $80 million, the Times includes the surround estate — including vast lochs, mountains and moores — at around $278 million.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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By offering safe harbors, flexibility, and clear guardrails, the state is sending a signal to startups and enterprise innovators alike.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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