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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
This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The country is also home to over 10,000 waterfalls and lagoons, and now exploring those famed waterways just got easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
A number of shorebirds migrate here to our local beaches and bays, and white pelicans can often be found on coastal lagoons and inland lakes during winter months.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Fairmont Mayakoba Playa del Carmen, Mexico Immersed within a mangrove jungle intersected by lagoons, Fairmont Mayakoba has all the makings of a tropical oasis.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Much of the time, the lagoons would have been calm, with shallow waters.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood This 423-acre park protects a long, forested stretch of the Verde River bolstered by three shaded lagoons.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The country is also home to over 10,000 waterfalls and lagoons, and now exploring those famed waterways just got easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
A number of shorebirds migrate here to our local beaches and bays, and white pelicans can often be found on coastal lagoons and inland lakes during winter months.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Fairmont Mayakoba Playa del Carmen, Mexico Immersed within a mangrove jungle intersected by lagoons, Fairmont Mayakoba has all the makings of a tropical oasis.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Much of the time, the lagoons would have been calm, with shallow waters.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood This 423-acre park protects a long, forested stretch of the Verde River bolstered by three shaded lagoons.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoons
Noun
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The eight-story, 675,000-square-foot facility would have 70 emergency department bays and eight operating rooms.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the year, beachgoers enjoy its rocky coves and expansive sand, as well as the cliffs and headlands that preside over its shorelines.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The South Laguna stretch of beaches, including Treasure Island, is popular for its dramatic high cliffs, rocky outcroppings and remote coves.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the glaciers retreat, ships are venturing even farther into the fjords to get close to the melting giants.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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So following five months in Antarctica, Ultramarine and her crew were pining for the fjords of Chilean Patagonia.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The severity of the flooding in urban and rural areas led to temporary closures and warnings about flash flooding along rivers, creeks and streams, especially in Central Texas sectors from Austin through the ArkLaTex region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Or, amble along the Rock Creek Loop for polychromatic forests and gurgling creeks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Donal, a nightclub owner in Chicago obsessed with the blues, has resisted going back to the land of lochs for reasons that will become only somewhat clear over the course of the run time.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Lagoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoons. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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