as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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In French Polynesia After touching down on the pristine atoll of Tetiaroa, once the retreat of Tahitian royalty, going barefoot on the warm, powder-soft sands will feel less like a choice and more like a natural response.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
On a coral atoll in the Western Pacific, the device grew slowly.
—William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The atoll, located about 140 miles from the Philippines' Luzon Island, is a rich fishing ground and a long-standing flashpoint in territorial disputes.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
China and the Philippines contest sovereignty over some islands and atolls in the South China Sea, with growing maritime run-ins between their coast guards as both vie to patrol the waters.
—Liz Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
On a coral atoll in the Western Pacific, the device grew slowly.
—William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The atoll, located about 140 miles from the Philippines' Luzon Island, is a rich fishing ground and a long-standing flashpoint in territorial disputes.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
China and the Philippines contest sovereignty over some islands and atolls in the South China Sea, with growing maritime run-ins between their coast guards as both vie to patrol the waters.
—Liz Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoll
Noun
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The homes embody the spirit of the sea and feature refined materials and finishes that enrich the island lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Fiji This South Pacific island nation is often said to be home to the friendliest people on Earth.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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All throughout the week, locals can be found pulling their boats up to the edge of a cay, dropping anchor and enjoying a Medalla under the sun—and for any outdoor adventurers, Fondo de Cristal has a wealth of options available to help join in on the fun.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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As the name suggests, the resort is surrounded by cays and shrubland.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The island nation – roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia – is home to about 10,000 people, according to the latest government statistics, living across a clutch of tiny islets and atolls in the South Pacific.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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This comes against the backdrop of an unresolved territorial dispute with Japan over a group of islets in the Russian Far East.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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It’s almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, making this an idyllic destination for those seeking nature.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some evidence suggests this is where coral reefs originated before spreading to the rest of the world’s tropical regions.—
Irene Wright
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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