as in bay
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
Closer to the hub of the property, 14 family-friendly beach bungalows overlook a private lagoon.
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Choose from suites with a variety of views (resort, lagoon, and oceanfront) as well as private one- and two-bedroom casitas.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Indeed, a yacht trip around the island reveals only a handful of other boats, turning cerulean lagoons into private swimming pools.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Sea Grant Extension Agent Carolyn Kovacs will discuss the species and ecology of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, as well as the lagoon’s Eyes on Seagrass Blitz and how you can get involved.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Choose from suites with a variety of views (resort, lagoon, and oceanfront) as well as private one- and two-bedroom casitas.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Indeed, a yacht trip around the island reveals only a handful of other boats, turning cerulean lagoons into private swimming pools.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Sea Grant Extension Agent Carolyn Kovacs will discuss the species and ecology of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, as well as the lagoon’s Eyes on Seagrass Blitz and how you can get involved.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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Soon to open is Siro Social, a rooftop terrace offering tapas, natural wine, and cocktails (both alcoholic and non) with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding mountains.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Leaving from the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel’s dock several times a day, the boat will cruise past the Naval Academy before venturing into the bay.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the quiet coves along Battle Run Recreation Area or drop anchor and swim near the cliffs at Long Point.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The cove was clear in less than a week and marina owners were clamoring to have their properties treated.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Norwegian ‘Ferry Pancakes’ Crossing a fjord by car ferry in western Norway might seem like a purely practical part of your journey.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Visitors from all over the world come to this gateway to the Sunnmøre region to cruise the fjords.—
Ashley Baker,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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The three main ecosystems are the Roanoke Sound estuary, the dunes themselves and the maritime thicket where a variety of shrubs and trees grow—including bayberries, live oaks and pines—and where wildlife finds refuge.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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According to Eustis the spill threatens a range of species including black terns, bottlenose dolphins, larval yellowfin tuna, marsh birds, spring pogies, and young fish migrating into the estuaries for spring growth.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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He’s arrowed fish in freshwater, tidewater creeks, and in the saltwater near the massive Chesapeake Bay Bridge.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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The Spa The Spa is a collection of treatment tents set along a creek that lends a soundtrack to your massage, facial, or body wrap.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 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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The Loch Ness monster, in a grainy image now considered iconic, appeared as a dinosaur-like creature cruising across Scotland’s famous loch, or lake.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Around the corner looms the Baroque-Neoclassical Cádiz Cathedral, a remnant of the city’s 18th-century golden era, when Cádiz was Spain’s main harbor and a gateway to the Americas.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The quarantine area extends along the California coastline from Oregon to the Mexican border — including all bays, inlets and harbors in Los Angeles County, according to public health officials.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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