as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Sardinia is ringed with coves lapped by translucent turquoise water, soft white sand beaches and some of the warmest swimming conditions in the region, as balmy as 80 degrees in summer.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Villa Avellana Who Stays There: Tech entrepreneurs, bank CEOs, music producers, and entertainers
The Property: A modern, teak-and-glass villa on a secluded cove with red land crabs, white egrets, and turtle nests.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
In the coves, attendees can watch performances and have food and merchandise delivered in minutes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Nature lovers can explore numerous trails or relax in secluded coves.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Villa Avellana Who Stays There: Tech entrepreneurs, bank CEOs, music producers, and entertainers
The Property: A modern, teak-and-glass villa on a secluded cove with red land crabs, white egrets, and turtle nests.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
In the coves, attendees can watch performances and have food and merchandise delivered in minutes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Nature lovers can explore numerous trails or relax in secluded coves.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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