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
From geothermal spas to lagoon retreats, 2026 is ushering in seismic shifts in the world of wellness.
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Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
The 2,700-home development on Jacksonville's Westside will feature a large lagoon with resort-style amenities.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Its primary purpose was to carry water and sewer utility lines across the lagoon’s main channel, but it also was intended to be part of the popular bicycle and pedestrian trail planned along the tracks.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The great lagoon containing the city of Venice is visible to the right, on the Adriatic coast.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
The 2,700-home development on Jacksonville's Westside will feature a large lagoon with resort-style amenities.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Its primary purpose was to carry water and sewer utility lines across the lagoon’s main channel, but it also was intended to be part of the popular bicycle and pedestrian trail planned along the tracks.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The great lagoon containing the city of Venice is visible to the right, on the Adriatic coast.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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Yan raised Eileen Gu right across the bay in San Francisco.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Do bay leaves actually do anything in cooking?—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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This might look like picture lights, recessed coves, or lamps outfitted with shades.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spread across roughly 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico’s 300 or so beaches range from secluded coves to lively white-sand stretches with plenty of opportunities for swimming, diving, and water sports.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Focusing on Alaskan heritage, the voyages would navigate remote fjords and narrow channels inaccessible to large ships.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture of Indigenous villages, and spot wildlife like whales, seals, and bald eagles right from their stateroom balcony.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The plants that thrived in that ecosystem formed protective estuaries.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Built in the estuary of what was once the River Kaystros, near the Aegean coast, Ephesus thrived as a trading hub connecting east and west.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But large storms wash more sediment down creeks and rivers and into the ocean.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, one of 31,000 freshwater lochs in Scotland, Fort William sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, at 4,490 feet the highest peak in Britain.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Curling is a game of tradition, first played centuries ago on Scottish lochs, where players slide heavy granite rocks down a sheet of ice toward a target.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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For those criminals, there is zero tolerance — they should be immediately deported or imprisoned, and sanctuary jurisdictions that give them safe harbor must be held accountable.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shenzhen is likened to a vibrant harbor for dreamers, and the hotel is pulling off the feat of becoming a gathering place for tech professionals and financial elites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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