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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
The island sits across the sea from Zvérnec, a strip of beach and cliffs along Albania's Adriatic coastline that protects an inland lagoon.
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Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Rainbow Reef – This 3,800-square-foot manmade saltwater lagoon is the perfect place for families with young children to snorkel with marine life without worrying about the ocean's currents or other hazards.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Make Way for Ducklings, the iconic children’s book by Robert McCloskey, tells the story of a family of ducks that make a home in the garden’s lagoon.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
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Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Rainbow Reef – This 3,800-square-foot manmade saltwater lagoon is the perfect place for families with young children to snorkel with marine life without worrying about the ocean's currents or other hazards.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Make Way for Ducklings, the iconic children’s book by Robert McCloskey, tells the story of a family of ducks that make a home in the garden’s lagoon.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lagoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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These ultra-comfortable sneakers have orthotic support that’s podiatrist-approved to keep pain at bay all day.
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola.
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The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).
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In the village of Nes, the navigation guides travelers to remarkably preserved World War II heritage sites, including coastal bunkers overlooking the fjords.
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For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.
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Using a stick to test the depth and traction of a creek crossing.
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The First Alert Weather team will continue monitoring area creeks, canals, rivers and other bodies of water for lingering high water issues and will provide updates if conditions change.
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The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
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Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.
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Turning Atkins's Legal Tools Into Financial Modeling Material At the Texas A&M Corporate Law Symposium, Chair Atkins floated innovative litigation safe harbors to break the disclosure gridlock.
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The completion of the harbor project follows a year in which cargo volumes tumbled due to ongoing trade uncertainty.
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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