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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 lagoon
Once the hotel changed owners in the 1940s, the new owners used the pool to their advantage and created a central lagoon with a boat floating upon it, holding musical entertainment.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There are a total of 108 overwater bungalows—27 with private pools—but the most over-the-top option is the Otemanu Overwater Bungalow Suite with 1,576 square feet of space, a private plunge pool, and views of both the lagoon and Mount Otemanu.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The plan for Orange County’s first wave pool included not just a lagoon for surfing, but was a nearly 60,000-square-foot project with a restaurant and bar, surf academy, a wellness center, shops and athlete accommodations.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Inside the treatment room, large windows frame the azure ocean, while glass floor panels offer a glimpse of the lagoon sparkling beneath you.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There are a total of 108 overwater bungalows—27 with private pools—but the most over-the-top option is the Otemanu Overwater Bungalow Suite with 1,576 square feet of space, a private plunge pool, and views of both the lagoon and Mount Otemanu.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The plan for Orange County’s first wave pool included not just a lagoon for surfing, but was a nearly 60,000-square-foot project with a restaurant and bar, surf academy, a wellness center, shops and athlete accommodations.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Inside the treatment room, large windows frame the azure ocean, while glass floor panels offer a glimpse of the lagoon sparkling beneath you.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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In addition, the persistent cold has caused a significant buildup of ice on streams, rivers and bays across the Northeast and Midwest, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But even nondescript coves take on grandeur in Finland.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Framed by lush hillsides and untouched greenery, the secluded cove feels worlds away from the rest of St Barth’s, with calm, crystal clear water and a sense of near-total serenity.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture of Indigenous villages, and spot wildlife like whales, seals, and bald eagles right from their stateroom balcony.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ship had spent the past few days navigating the Alexander Archipelago, with its pine forests, dramatic mountains, and pristine fjords.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Built in the estuary of what was once the River Kaystros, near the Aegean coast, Ephesus thrived as a trading hub connecting east and west.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Three men, all 22 years old, fell through the ice into the estuary’s frigid waters off Norton Drive and Bayswater Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The park will feature walking paths, a dry creek bed, a small playground, shelter and restrooms.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Curling is a game of tradition, first played centuries ago on Scottish lochs, where players slide heavy granite rocks down a sheet of ice toward a target.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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While an exact date can’t be pinpointed, according to the World Curling Federation, the sport was played during its early stages on frozen lochs and ponds in northern Europe.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Günaltay says there are government plans to refill the canal and reconnect the harbor to the sea.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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That moved a number of boaters to bolt to other harbors, including Waukegan, where one official said the Waukegan Port District marina was gaining slip holders with North Point in flux.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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