Thesaurus results for LAGOON

lagoon

noun

Definition of lagoon

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 The color palette is said to have been inspired by the lagoon and mixed with inspiration from Venice’s marble facades, plasterwork and architecture through the use of celadon greens, soft blues, terracotta, ochre and powder pink. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Zago now pulls up cages full of crabs from his traditional fishing cabin built on stilts over the Scardovari lagoon in the Veneto region. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 And Tom Cruise looked likely to kick off his own lead-acting campaign for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Digger on the lagoon, following in the footsteps of Oscar winners like The Whale’s Brendan Fraser and Poor Things’s Emma Stone. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lagoon

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Noun

With German rider Richard Vogel, the Westphalian bay swept the first two show jumping majors of the season, at The Dutch Masters and Aachen, Germany.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
And when the sun starts its nightly descent, grab an aperitivo at Terrazza Campari, perched just above the resort’s pristine sandy cove and crystal-blue waters.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Their adventure takes them from the icy fjords of Norway through Byzantine intrigue and along the legendary Silk Road, bringing together Viking grit, ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances and a touch of magic.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
The Norway Pavilion once included a ride called Maelstrom, which took riders through the Norwegian fjords with Vikings and mythic trolls.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fjord

Noun

Although the brackish estuary’s health is improving somewhat — particularly in the Mosquito Lagoon — the entire system remains impaired by pollution, including from septic tanks and wastewater spills.

— Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
At these levels, Mosquito Lagoon will no longer be an estuary but be our new ocean beach.

— Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

Definition of loch

Noun

The market reminds visitors that just beyond the city’s harbor and highways, New England’s small towns and pastoral farms serve as the breadbasket for Boston’s growing farm-to-table movement.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The governor’s office said the state was securing its harbors, deploying emergency personnel to strategic locations and monitoring dams for any possible breaches or overflows.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

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