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
Here, the large, crystal lagoon is ringed by the world’s southernmost reef system (rich with rare fish and not subject to the bleaching that has devastated the Great Barrier Reef).
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Created in 1946 by the P.F. McKenney family, which still owns and operates the attraction, Theater of the Sea pumps in 12 million gallons of ocean water a day to maintain the three-acre natural salt-water lagoons.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Created in 1946 by the P.F. McKenney family, which still owns and operates the attraction, Theater of the Sea pumps in 12 million gallons of ocean water a day to maintain the three-acre natural salt-water lagoons.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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The sailing club is one of the oldest in the nation, founded by Chicago businessmen in 1897, keeping sailboats on its property and racing them on the bay.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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There, the participants have the choice to kayak in the bay, go wine tasting, visit a floating sauna, or try snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Laguna Beach has an ideal habitat for kelp forests with coves that have steeper terrain and rocky outcroppings where kelp can anchor and grow.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The park also has a 3-mile stretch of beach with a gentle cove that is popular with families.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Loch Ness monster, in a grainy image now considered iconic, appeared as a dinosaur-like creature cruising across Scotland’s famous loch, or lake.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the evening, hike up to Cavern Point for sunset, and enjoy fantastic views of mainland California and the island’s harbor.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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Sparta will now undergo the final commissioning phases in Heesen’s harbor before heading to the North Sea for intensive sea trials.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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