as in coasts
the land adjacent to a body of water
The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.
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Recent Examples of coastlines
Panoramic terraces and an infinity pool afford spectacular views of one of Italy’s most glamorous coastlines, which includes the Portofino peninsula.
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Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Kelp fringes nearly a third of the planet’s coastlines and is an iconic feature of temperate waters, from California and Chile to Norway, Japan, and Australia.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The event also supports WILDCOAST’s programs to conserve wild coastlines and wildlife in California and beyond.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
In a state bordered on three sides by water, Floridians understand what our coastlines mean.
—Anna V. Eskamani, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Waterfalls, volcanic terrain and open coastlines are frequently described as emotionally restorative for travelers seeking space and reflection.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
There are five distinct types of jellyfish that appear along California’s coastlines according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Canning Properties and San Diego Surf School.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Monitors also predict that smoke from the Santa Rosa Island Fire will move across the ocean and along the coastlines of LA and Orange counties, leading to moderate air quality.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
But for all its fame, the Cape can be a challenge, with its traffic, rocky coastlines, and packed beaches.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Kelp fringes nearly a third of the planet’s coastlines and is an iconic feature of temperate waters, from California and Chile to Norway, Japan, and Australia.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The event also supports WILDCOAST’s programs to conserve wild coastlines and wildlife in California and beyond.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
In a state bordered on three sides by water, Floridians understand what our coastlines mean.
—Anna V. Eskamani, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Waterfalls, volcanic terrain and open coastlines are frequently described as emotionally restorative for travelers seeking space and reflection.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
There are five distinct types of jellyfish that appear along California’s coastlines according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Canning Properties and San Diego Surf School.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Monitors also predict that smoke from the Santa Rosa Island Fire will move across the ocean and along the coastlines of LA and Orange counties, leading to moderate air quality.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
But for all its fame, the Cape can be a challenge, with its traffic, rocky coastlines, and packed beaches.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastlines
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Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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For most of her life, Fröbe-Kapteyn lived alone in her house on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Just as the white shores of Destin, Florida beckon with the allure of beachy dreams, this dish will conjure visions of your most memorable shoreside experience.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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