corniches

Definition of cornichesnext
plural of corniche

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corniches
Noun
  • In 2023, protesters flooded nearby streets and surrounded vehicles heading toward the Oscars, bringing arrivals ahead of the show’s start time to a halt.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Parking is limited in South Boston, and multiple streets will be closed.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The Hoover-Durant neighborhood, known by some residents as Hoover-Foster, is bound by two interstate highways, distancing the community from the next nearest library branch about a mile away.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The road is a mix of tight switchbacks, sudden grades and blind curves that can humble lesser vehicles.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As of last year, those levels were 19% higher near highways than other roadways, Green added.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Eventually, there will be dedicated turn lanes to get on the northbound Blue Route from the pike traveling west, as well as Lawrence Road turning east onto West Chester Pike.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Commissioner Ben Sorensen echoed that refrain during a recent City Hall meeting, urging staff to be prepared now for what might be coming down the pike.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Organic Weed Control Techniques One of the cheapest ways to block weeds is to use uncoated cardboard or newspaper between garden rows.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The convergence of Iowa State fans to Power & Light or the sea of blue that overtakes downtown this week or the plethora of NBA general managers in the front rows offered enough of a reminder that Kansas City didn’t need.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Buzelis pounced on straight-line drives when defenders flew at him on the perimeter, then stepped behind screens to pull 3-point shots.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The guides specialize in different areas (Zwa is a leopard expert, while Moses is a local healer well versed in medicinal plants) and readily share their knowledge on hikes and game drives.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Corniches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corniches. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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