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Recent Examples of coral reef
The plane hitting the water is destructive enough without the help of a jagged coral reef (improbably far from any coastline) slicing through the aircraft’s undercarriage.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
On the south-easterly tip of its Marina District, the two towers of Rosewood Doha emerge, seemingly from the sea, encased in a striking white latticed facade inspired by the forms of a coral reef.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Key Largo is a former coral reef, with thousands of caves and crevices in which pythons take shelter, making snakes unreachable when breeding or hiding from a dog.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
To environmental advocates opposing the six-year dredge project and its potential damage to the state’s shrinking coral reef, the move could signal relief.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
On the south-easterly tip of its Marina District, the two towers of Rosewood Doha emerge, seemingly from the sea, encased in a striking white latticed facade inspired by the forms of a coral reef.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Key Largo is a former coral reef, with thousands of caves and crevices in which pythons take shelter, making snakes unreachable when breeding or hiding from a dog.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
To environmental advocates opposing the six-year dredge project and its potential damage to the state’s shrinking coral reef, the move could signal relief.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coral reef
barrier reef
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Emerald Caye is well positioned for ocean excursions with the world’s largest marine sinkhole and second largest barrier reef right at its doorstep, and welcomes residents to immerse themselves in local San Pedro culture, known for its dining, shopping and nightlife activities.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coral%20reef. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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