as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the town's beachfront extends for more than a mile
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Recent Examples of beachfront
Where to stay: From small cottages to sprawling, multi-bedroom beachfront houses, vacation rental properties abound in the Outer Banks.
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Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Located near downtown Bradenton, the hotel isn’t directly on the Gulf but gives all the same tropical, beachfront vibes thanks to a resort-style pool deck and a waterfront area with cabanas and loungers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Como Uma Canggu This airy modern beachfront resort occupies prime real estate in Canggu, easy walking—or scooting—distance to all the town's hot spots.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The actress, 38, married Nana-Yaw Asamoah, 43, on Saturday, April 18, at luxury beachfront resort Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Located near downtown Bradenton, the hotel isn’t directly on the Gulf but gives all the same tropical, beachfront vibes thanks to a resort-style pool deck and a waterfront area with cabanas and loungers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Como Uma Canggu This airy modern beachfront resort occupies prime real estate in Canggu, easy walking—or scooting—distance to all the town's hot spots.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The actress, 38, married Nana-Yaw Asamoah, 43, on Saturday, April 18, at luxury beachfront resort Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beachfront
beach
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Riding the Red Car down to the beach or up into the San Gabriel Mountains was a common leisure activity.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Beachfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beachfront. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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