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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
Resorts have removed underwater meadows to preserve the postcard image of white sand and clear lagoons.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The wetland spans about 428,000 hectares (1,600 square miles) of lagoons, mangroves and marshes — roughly the size of Los Angeles — and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2000.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Beyond the flats, the high-altitude desert reveals lagoons, geysers and striking, otherworldly rock formations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
And then there’s a sprawling array of official and unofficial art happenings popping up around the lagoons and the surrounding islands.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
According to the Park District, the IDNR restocks its ponds and lagoons across the city, and the species, quantity and frequency vary each year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Groundwater levels have dropped, salt lagoons have shrunk, and freshwater aquifers are increasingly at risk of being depleted and contaminated.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Families with young children, choose beach villas facing shallow island lagoons.
—Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The wetland spans about 428,000 hectares (1,600 square miles) of lagoons, mangroves and marshes — roughly the size of Los Angeles — and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2000.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Beyond the flats, the high-altitude desert reveals lagoons, geysers and striking, otherworldly rock formations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
And then there’s a sprawling array of official and unofficial art happenings popping up around the lagoons and the surrounding islands.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
According to the Park District, the IDNR restocks its ponds and lagoons across the city, and the species, quantity and frequency vary each year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Groundwater levels have dropped, salt lagoons have shrunk, and freshwater aquifers are increasingly at risk of being depleted and contaminated.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Families with young children, choose beach villas facing shallow island lagoons.
—Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoons
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Admire the postcard-perfect town from one of the many hiking trails, sunbathe on the small rocky beaches, and hire a barca (boat) for a day of exploring the nearby cobalt bays.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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The new building features a restaurant, banquet facilities, and a downstairs area called The Stables that includes six golf simulator bays that extend the golf day and the golf season.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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When travelers think of Iceland, the dancing northern lights, geothermal hot springs, and the country’s plethora of volcanoes and fjords often spring to mind.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Come August 12, guests will watch the celestial blackout in peace on the ocean, surrounded only by icebergs and fjords.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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That will prevent polluted excess water being sent on estuaries east and west of the lake that have befouled waters with blue-green algae that has led to massive deaths of marine life within the past decade.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Excessive runoff may also result in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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There’s the area’s natural beauty, of course, inherent in the 12,000 acres of Georgia countryside—forests, rolling landscapes, creeks, and atmospheric ponds—that lie just 85 miles east of Atlanta on the state’s second largest lake.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Cruising through one of the park’s 22 larger lochs is essential; several tour operators, including Cruise Loch Lomond and Sweeney’s Cruise Co, sail from ports around the park.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The mammals thrive across habitats from inland rivers and lochs to rugged coastal environments.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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“Lagoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoons. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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