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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 cliffs jut out and the lagoon funnels the fog to the trees.
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Bar Sensa, opened in Via Garofalo, 21, is a wine bar that takes its cue from Venice’s bacari — what bars are called in the lagoon city.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
The other is a foot trail on his land, which travels along the lagoon.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The deceased victim was near fishermen in the Mar Chiquita lagoon when the current came in and trapped thousands of beachgoers, La Nación reported.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Bar Sensa, opened in Via Garofalo, 21, is a wine bar that takes its cue from Venice’s bacari — what bars are called in the lagoon city.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
The other is a foot trail on his land, which travels along the lagoon.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The deceased victim was near fishermen in the Mar Chiquita lagoon when the current came in and trapped thousands of beachgoers, La Nación reported.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
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Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Across the bay in South San Francisco, El Camino High School senior Alejandra Argueta stressed that staying silent is no longer an option.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Framed by lush hillsides and untouched greenery, the secluded cove feels worlds away from the rest of St Barth’s, with calm, crystal clear water and a sense of near-total serenity.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the quiet end of an idyllic cove, this cottage colony was utterly remade by master minimalist Christian Liaigre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Captain Arctic, which is available for private charter with Pelorus Yachting, will be cruising the icy fjords of Norway, Svalbard and Greenland from November 2026.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Oslo, check out the country’s largest collection of art, architecture, and design at the National Museum, or soak up the wellness benefits of one of the floating saunas on the Oslo fjord, where, in the summer, people lie out in the sun and jump into the crisp water.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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The question of how to protect fish and the ecological health of rivers that feed California’s largest estuary is generating heated debate in a series of hearings in Sacramento, as state officials try to gain support for a plan that has been years in the making.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The city is crisscrossed with dozens of paths, such as Ensign Peak, Mount Olympus, and Bell Canyon, which lead to scenic overlooks, active creeks, patches of violet wildflowers, and even waterfalls.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dee Anderson, a spokesperson for the Tarrant County police, said at the time that maintenance workers had been near the creek hours earlier, but Amber’s body was not found.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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And a great big loch at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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Created by sculptor Andy Scott, the kelpies — shape-shifting mythical creatures from Scottish folklore that live in the country's famous lochs — were completed in 2013.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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However, in a milestone of recovery, the historic district recently opened for public access, and the harbor now operates limited boat tours.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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In virtually all harbors, deepening to 40 to 50 feet instead costs hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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