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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 grounds surrounding the Museum Tower and other campus buildings are lush, dense, and integrate the Jackson Park lagoon.
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Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This year’s fundraiser will take place at a private Solana Beach residence, overlooking the lagoon and coast, where guests will celebrate WILDCOAST’s high-impact conservation work.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
For decades, the Maldives has been known for its dreamy overwater villas, clear blue lagoons, and the promise of total relaxation.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Rare birds including pink flamingos can be spotted in the Orbetello lagoon; on one side stands the Maremma Park and on the other side the Argentario Mount, hence the name Argentaia, as well as the natural baths of Saturnia.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This year’s fundraiser will take place at a private Solana Beach residence, overlooking the lagoon and coast, where guests will celebrate WILDCOAST’s high-impact conservation work.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
For decades, the Maldives has been known for its dreamy overwater villas, clear blue lagoons, and the promise of total relaxation.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Rare birds including pink flamingos can be spotted in the Orbetello lagoon; on one side stands the Maremma Park and on the other side the Argentario Mount, hence the name Argentaia, as well as the natural baths of Saturnia.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The event features a free concert, fireworks over the bay and family-friendly activities throughout the historic district.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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While this part of the Norwegian Sea is primarily known for its dramatic fjords, around 15 years ago, travelers to the region began comparing Sommarøy’s white-sand beaches and emerald waters to those of the Caribbean, which is how the region earned its nickname.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Show hardy Oslovians your Scandi credentials by taking a quick dip in the fjord, then warming up your bones in The Thief’s hammam.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In exchange, China could seek greater access to the estuary of the Tumen River, which forms part of the border between the two countries, and navigational rights in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The silence of the canyon mouth was replaced by the soft rush of a creek, bird songs, and the constant cacophony of dragonflies and gnats.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Three-year-old Riley Fox was found drowned and half-naked in a Wilmington creek.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The mammals thrive across habitats from inland rivers and lochs to rugged coastal environments.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Oceanside’s spring harbor dredge completed May 9 pumped more than 320,000 cubic yards of sediment from the entrance channel to nearby beaches, one of the largest hauls in recent years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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