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Recent Examples of cay
As the largest and most picturesque cay in La Cordillera Nature Reserve, Cayo Icacos has lots of coral reefs that provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and exploring an active marine ecosystem, filled with sea turtles and starfish.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Then in June this year, a 65-year-old man died after his yacht capsized off Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park’s length is equivalent to that of the entire west coast of the U.S., yet accounts for 10 percent of the entire planet’s coral reef ecosystems — that’s nearly 3,000 coral reefs, 300 coral cays, 600 continental islands, and 150 inshore mangrove islands.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The trip goes awry as their party boat crashes and leaves the two as the lone survivors on a Caribbean cay.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Then in June this year, a 65-year-old man died after his yacht capsized off Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park’s length is equivalent to that of the entire west coast of the U.S., yet accounts for 10 percent of the entire planet’s coral reef ecosystems — that’s nearly 3,000 coral reefs, 300 coral cays, 600 continental islands, and 150 inshore mangrove islands.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The trip goes awry as their party boat crashes and leaves the two as the lone survivors on a Caribbean cay.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cay
Noun
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The region is made up of three coral atolls — Fakaofo, Atafu, and Nukunonu — and is not an easy place to get to, with no harbors, ports, or airports.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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The resort's buildings are not exactly new; Le Méridien Bora Bora used to sit on this plot of the atoll, but following an extensive renovation and rebrand, as of September 2024, The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa offers a completely new experience.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The nurse sustained a superficial wound to his cheek and was treated off of the island, officials said.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to the rug plus a blue accent island, the space feels cozy and boho.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Along with yoga, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, other eco-conscious activities include mangrove planting and coral reef restoration, which can be booked for an additional cost.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Global ocean temperatures shattered heat records for 450 straight days in 2023 and 2024, fueling more intense hurricanes, driving unexpectedly high sea level rise, killing marine life and causing catastrophic coral reef bleaching.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Cay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cay. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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