riviera
noun
ri·vi·era
ˌri-vē-ˈer-ə 
ri-ˈvyer-
variants
often Riviera
: a coastal region frequented as a resort area and usually marked by a mild climate
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bridgeman stumbled with bogeys at No. 4 and No. 7 and was wary of two-time Riviera champion Adam Scott, who leapfrogged into second alongside McIlroy, Kitayama and Aldrich Potgieter after beginning the back nine with back-to-back birdies.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
On the topic of outdoor dining, this floral block print makes for an ornate and Riviera-inspired tabletop setting that doesn’t feel stuffy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Traditionally, come May, luxury brands head to escapist destinations for their resort shows, from Havana, Cuba (Chanel, resort 2017) to Japan’s Shigaraki mountains (Louis Vuitton, resort 2018), or take advantage of their proximity to the French and Italian Rivieras.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bridgeman stumbled with bogeys at No. 4 and No. 7 and was wary of two-time Riviera champion Adam Scott, who leapfrogged into second alongside McIlroy, Kitayama and Aldrich Potgieter after beginning the back nine with back-to-back birdies.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
On the topic of outdoor dining, this floral block print makes for an ornate and Riviera-inspired tabletop setting that doesn’t feel stuffy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Traditionally, come May, luxury brands head to escapist destinations for their resort shows, from Havana, Cuba (Chanel, resort 2017) to Japan’s Shigaraki mountains (Louis Vuitton, resort 2018), or take advantage of their proximity to the French and Italian Rivieras.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Riviera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riviera. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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Riviera
geographical name
Riv·i·era
ˌri-vē-ˈer-ə
coast region of southeastern France and northwestern Italy bordering on the Mediterranean see côte d'azur
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