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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 lagoons
To the south of the MSI opens the Columbia Basin, which in turn splits into the park's East and West lagoons.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Platja de Riumar, Ebro Delta The Ebro Delta is one of Spain's largest and most distinctive natural landscapes — a vast mosaic of wetlands, lagoons, rice fields, and barrier beaches extending into the Mediterranean.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 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
Gray whales have long migrated along the California coast on their roughly 12,000-mile (19,300-kilometer) journey between breeding lagoons in Mexico and feeding grounds in the Arctic.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Platja de Riumar, Ebro Delta The Ebro Delta is one of Spain's largest and most distinctive natural landscapes — a vast mosaic of wetlands, lagoons, rice fields, and barrier beaches extending into the Mediterranean.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 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
Gray whales have long migrated along the California coast on their roughly 12,000-mile (19,300-kilometer) journey between breeding lagoons in Mexico and feeding grounds in the Arctic.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoons
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The Board of Public Works approved the grant on Thursday, which will be used to reduce pollution attributed to failed sewer systems located near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Tucked below the luxe Montage Laguna Beach resort, the roughly 1,300-foot-long beach is known for its Caribbean-blue waters, tide pools, and rocky coves, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and leisurely exploration.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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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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In the village of Nes, the navigation guides travelers to remarkably preserved World War II heritage sites, including coastal bunkers overlooking the fjords.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Patagonia is a diverse region in southern Chile and Argentina, with glaciers, mountains and fjords to the west, stretching into steppe and desert toward the east.—
Brittany Peterson,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Local governments across the Hill Country have also reported rising water levels Monday morning as heavy rain continued to push creeks and streams out of their banks.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Removing dirt from creeks crossed by firefighting equipment.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 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 suspect continued driving through the windy roads near Castaic Lake as officers trailed behind.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Lagoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoons. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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