as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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Recent Examples of atoll
Tuvalu is located in the South Pacific, and is composed of several atolls and reef islands.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Brando hired him to construct a home on the 12-island atoll of Tetiaroa, Tahiti.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
By collecting coral samples from different reefs around the atoll and analyzing their genetics, the researchers investigated the expansion of rice coral.
—Fanni Szakal, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Brando hired him to construct a home on the 12-island atoll of Tetiaroa, Tahiti.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
By collecting coral samples from different reefs around the atoll and analyzing their genetics, the researchers investigated the expansion of rice coral.
—Fanni Szakal, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoll
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As such, my return to the island of Vvardenfell was a test: did Morrowind really have a magic that Starfield lacks, even when taken out of the context of its time and my youthful imagination and open-mindnedness?Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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So begins The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin’s account of his trip around the coast of South America, between the islands of the Galápagos, and back to England—a journey that inspired his theory of evolution by natural selection.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The unspoiled cays are home to a national marine park, where visitors can snorkel with sea turtles.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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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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The setting is marked by jagged islets, vivid blue waters, and a winding pier stretching into the horizon.Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Beachgoers stake their spot on shaded stretches of amber-colored sand, excited to snorkel among some of the greatest barrier and coral reefs in the world.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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