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
Still, whispers point to events spread across the Italian lagoon city, adding complexity to what would have been a massive logistical undertaking even on dry land.
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Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The filth runs off into rivers and lakes, seeps into the ground and makes its way into the lagoon.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Amid ongoing protests and threats of disruption to the wedding party, the celebrations have reportedly been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city, Reuters and CNN reported.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kyle MacLachlan lends a helping hand in the Gods Love We Deliver Kitchen in N.Y.C. to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea are seen cruising through Venice lagoon on a taxi boat ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding with Lauren Sánchez, on June 27.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The filth runs off into rivers and lakes, seeps into the ground and makes its way into the lagoon.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Amid ongoing protests and threats of disruption to the wedding party, the celebrations have reportedly been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city, Reuters and CNN reported.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kyle MacLachlan lends a helping hand in the Gods Love We Deliver Kitchen in N.Y.C. to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea are seen cruising through Venice lagoon on a taxi boat ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding with Lauren Sánchez, on June 27.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
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The capsize reportedly happened near the Dau Go Cave – one of the largest in the bay.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Surfers ride the swells near Reef Point, while more casual visitors explore the shallow coves and rocky outcrops further north.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The lake’s quiet coves and clear water also offer some of the South’s finest (and most underrated) fishing opportunities for fly anglers.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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As early as 1891, a Norwegian geologist reported deposits of a similar age along the shores of a fjord in northeastern Norway that had striations—those long grooves that form when glacial ice sandpapers the ground beneath it.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The tunnel runs through solid bedrock hundreds of feet below the surface of the fjord.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Flash rip currents are unpredictable, brief and affected by surf conditions, whereas a permanent rip is anchored to river estuaries or structures.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Powerful tidal currents in bays, estuary entrances, narrow straits, and inlets from the sea turn underwater turbines that are connected to a generator to produce electricity.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 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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Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 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 Rooftop at the Envoy is one of the Seaport District’s hot spots, with gorgeous harbor views and a chic clientele.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The harbor breeze keeps things moving, and the slope to the water offers just enough pull to get the blood flowing.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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