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
That includes Greater and Lesser Antilles, St. John’s and the lagoons of Tortola.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The organization, which monitors shark activity throughout the region, joked about the parallel to the infamous movie and invited the public to guess what kind of shark had found its way into the sheltered saltwater lagoon.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Santa Rosa: Neighboring Santa Rosa is the park’s second-largest island and has a similar history of ranching and offers beach and backcountry camping, a coastal lagoon, tidepooling, rare Torrey pines, beach dunes and driftwood.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
The reef and the lagoon are known for their clear ocean waters, where visitors can experience close encounters with seven species of sharks, including bull sharks, tawny nurse sharks, grey reef sharks, and tiger sharks.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The organization, which monitors shark activity throughout the region, joked about the parallel to the infamous movie and invited the public to guess what kind of shark had found its way into the sheltered saltwater lagoon.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Santa Rosa: Neighboring Santa Rosa is the park’s second-largest island and has a similar history of ranching and offers beach and backcountry camping, a coastal lagoon, tidepooling, rare Torrey pines, beach dunes and driftwood.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
The reef and the lagoon are known for their clear ocean waters, where visitors can experience close encounters with seven species of sharks, including bull sharks, tawny nurse sharks, grey reef sharks, and tiger sharks.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
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Here, those louvers help extract heat from the engine bay.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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The bay historically was not visited by this cetacean species.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Top summer attractions for tourists are places for hiking, places to experience nature such as fjords and mountains, water activities, and beach visits, according to Visit Norway’s official site.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Kremlin troops are still more than 87 miles away from the regional capital of Dnipro, which is protected by the river of the same name and its system of estuaries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 June 2025
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Nature lovers can kayak in the calm estuary, bike along coastal trails, or visit nearby Montaña de Oro State Park for hiking and panoramic views of the ocean.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Likewise, while the castle at Balmoral has been valued at $80 million, the Times includes the surround estate — including vast lochs, mountains and moores — at around $278 million.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Hansen and Jim Miller ran the harbor’s merchant association together, and for Kalez, Miller and his daughter, Meredith, are family.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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The Senate provision reduces the safe harbor limit in expansion states and puts a moratorium on any new provider taxes in all states.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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