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Mykonos

American  
[mik-uh-nos, -nohs, mee-kuh-] / ˈmɪk əˌnɒs, -ˌnoʊs, ˈmi kə- /

noun

  1. a mountainous island in SE Greece, in the S Aegean: resort. 35 sq. mi. (90 sq. km).


Mykonos British  
/ ˈmɪkənɒs, ˈmiːkə-, -əʊs /

noun

  1. Greek name: Míkonos.  a Greek island in the S Aegean Sea, one of the Cyclades: a popular tourist resort with many churches. Pop: 9306 (2001)

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“She’ll say, you loved Mykonos, let’s try Portofino,” Riggs says.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

However, a source at Pride in London said the current board "understands that appropriate enquiries were made" and that the money spent in Mykonos was eventually paid back.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

Santorini last year saw a 12.8-percent drop in air arrivals between June and September, while Mykonos had to settle for a meagre 2.4-percent increase.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

Mr. Spilanis, a native of Serifos, was one of several experts who addressed a November conference on Mykonos about how tourism has “radically changed” the Cyclades.

From New York Times Jan. 15, 2024

Curving off to their starboard side was the town of Mykonos - a collection of white stucco buildings with blue roofs, blue windows and blue doors.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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