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Bequia is the gateway to the 32 islands and cays that comprise the Grenadines, so a trip to the island isn't complete with taking to the seas.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The Florida Keys—an archipelago of coral cays stretching from just north of Key Largo all the way south to Key West—are not known for their bountiful beaches, which comes as a surprise to most visitors.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
The unspoiled cays are home to a national marine park, where visitors can snorkel with sea turtles.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
The country itself consists of 32 different islands and cays, including the island of Canouan which has become a popular destination for tourists due to the new hotels opening, including a Soho House.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The Florida Keys—an archipelago of coral cays stretching from just north of Key Largo all the way south to Key West—are not known for their bountiful beaches, which comes as a surprise to most visitors.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
The unspoiled cays are home to a national marine park, where visitors can snorkel with sea turtles.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
The country itself consists of 32 different islands and cays, including the island of Canouan which has become a popular destination for tourists due to the new hotels opening, including a Soho House.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cay
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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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In 1836, the HMS Beagle arrived at the Cocos Islands, where a low atoll of coral encircled a miles-wide lagoon.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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“Cay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cay. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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