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
The crystal clear waters and the beauty of its lagoons make Bora Bora and Moorea ideal for travelers looking for a unique tropical paradise.
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Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Visit the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House Open to the public by appointment, Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is the place to go to learn more about the gorgeous natural ecosystem and lagoon in Palm Bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
In April, mama whales and babies are migrating north because the cows stay longer in the lagoons in Mexico to give birth and care for their young.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s an adult infinity pool with private cabanas on the quiet western side of the resort and a Keiki pool for families near the lagoon and beach.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Visit the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House Open to the public by appointment, Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is the place to go to learn more about the gorgeous natural ecosystem and lagoon in Palm Bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
In April, mama whales and babies are migrating north because the cows stay longer in the lagoons in Mexico to give birth and care for their young.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s an adult infinity pool with private cabanas on the quiet western side of the resort and a Keiki pool for families near the lagoon and beach.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
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The crash’s impact shredded the boat’s hull and hurtled all the passengers into the bay.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Northern California’s cultural vibrancy is the star of SF Art Week, celebrated in major shows from the likes of SFMOMA, to hidden gems in galleries around the bay.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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On the North Island, explore craggy coves and cliffside beaches along the Coromandel Peninsula, located across the gulf from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
18 Dec. 2024
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Paddle along the Gulf of Porto and uncover hidden coves or snorkel over vibrant reefs at Palombaggia Beach.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
16 Dec. 2024
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The hills are peppered with colorful houses, creating a delightful contrast with the severe peaks of the surrounding fjords.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The archipelago’s rugged, rocky peaks, white sand beaches and turquoise fjords are enticing year-round.—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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For its part, Charleston Outdoor Adventures leads the memorable Full Moon Kayak Tour, a two-hour adventure that departs from Bowens Island, traveling through the estuary as day gives way to moonlit night.—
Ellen Schmedinghoff,
AFAR Media,
14 Jan. 2025
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Whelan led Hofman and me on a shore hike through the estuary.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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In a creek near the town of Coloma, a remote community wedged in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local carpenter spotted pea-sized flecks catching the sun's rays: small gold nuggets.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Helene’s rains flooded the streams, creeks and tributaries that feed into the Nolichucky, transforming the river into a deadly torrent.—
USA TODAY Graphics team,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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After that, the cast headed out on their first mission, which required them to paddle a rowboat around the loch and capture a maximum of $40,000 while leaving two contestants at each of the five pontoons along the way, which also left them vulnerable to be the first one murdered.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The twist is that along the way, in exchange for the money or fuel at each pontoon, two players must volunteer to be abandoned, thus sacrificing safety from the first murder and enduring a cold and wet afternoon on the loch.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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Lifeguards found the man and the boy in the water, brought them to a harbor patrol vessel and gave them aid.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pardon highlighted the immense suspicion Biden harbors against Trump.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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