as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
in the summer, coastal traffic is significantly increased by pods of weekend yachtsmen
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Recent Examples of coastal
Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.
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Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
From Punta Mita’s rolling hills and small coastal villages, to dense woods full of jaguars and Sayulita surf beaches, Riviera Nayarit and the surrounding region are teeming with discovery.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Most people just come for the sunshine, endless ribbons of coastal roads and breathtaking scenery.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Farmers like Maung Nu Sein were already grappling with low rice prices as well as soaring fuel and food costs due to the civil war and the military’s blockade of their coastal state.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Other strikes around the coastal city of Tyre wounded nearly 40 people, destroyed a health center and damaged the neighboring Hiram Hospital, wounding six medical workers, the ministry said.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
After a recent pop-up in Rome, Collanine Colorate will also launch a temporary store for roughly two months at the coastal area of Cinque Terre, in Italy’s Liguria region.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
From Punta Mita’s rolling hills and small coastal villages, to dense woods full of jaguars and Sayulita surf beaches, Riviera Nayarit and the surrounding region are teeming with discovery.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Most people just come for the sunshine, endless ribbons of coastal roads and breathtaking scenery.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Farmers like Maung Nu Sein were already grappling with low rice prices as well as soaring fuel and food costs due to the civil war and the military’s blockade of their coastal state.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Other strikes around the coastal city of Tyre wounded nearly 40 people, destroyed a health center and damaged the neighboring Hiram Hospital, wounding six medical workers, the ministry said.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
After a recent pop-up in Rome, Collanine Colorate will also launch a temporary store for roughly two months at the coastal area of Cinque Terre, in Italy’s Liguria region.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastal
offshore
Adjective
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California’s resistance to offshore and onshore oil expansion stretches back half a century.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Coastal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastal. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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