as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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Recent Examples of atoll
In 1982, Aldabra became the first atoll to gain UNESCO World Heritage protection status.
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Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In the Bikini atoll where 23 nuclear tests were conducted (including the largest ever nuclear explosion), biodiversity studies conducted fifty years hence show remarkable recovery.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Marshall Islands, a group of 34 atolls and islands in the North Pacific, is home to 82,000 people and a key American military installation, the US Army Garrison Kwajalein, which helps in ballistic missile testing and tracking.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The resort's buildings are not exactly new; Le Méridien Bora Bora used to sit on this plot of the atoll, but following an extensive renovation and rebrand, as of September 2024, The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa offers a completely new experience.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In the Bikini atoll where 23 nuclear tests were conducted (including the largest ever nuclear explosion), biodiversity studies conducted fifty years hence show remarkable recovery.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Marshall Islands, a group of 34 atolls and islands in the North Pacific, is home to 82,000 people and a key American military installation, the US Army Garrison Kwajalein, which helps in ballistic missile testing and tracking.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The resort's buildings are not exactly new; Le Méridien Bora Bora used to sit on this plot of the atoll, but following an extensive renovation and rebrand, as of September 2024, The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa offers a completely new experience.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoll
Noun
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But as Maronites increasingly interacted with the island’s majority Greek-speaking population and became bilingual, Sanna evolved to incorporate several Greek words, adding to its uniqueness among the many Arabic dialects.—
Menelaos Hadjicostis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Ellie finds a small boat and launches it into the water, but a wave quickly overturns the boat, sending it and her washing ashore on an island off the coast of Seattle.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Noun
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And speaking of deliciousness, a bonfire dinner on Calico’s deck easily closes the deal on a great day on the cay.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Consisting of more than 60 mountainous islands, along with mysterious cays and uninhabited islets, the destination is home to awe-inspiring hikes, succulent seafood, and world-renowned boating.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Paddling a kayak through narrow waterways, snorkeling on coral reefs, enjoying a secluded picnic in one of the islets, learning about traditional Polynesian palm weaving are all activities that slow down guests to the tranquil rhythm of island life.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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China and Japan have traded accusations of airspace violations near a group of islets in the contested East China Sea, currently administered by the United States treaty ally.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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This is particularly relevant because marine heat waves are becoming increasingly common as climate change intensifies, with serious impacts on coral reefs and other marine life.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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