corniches

Definition of cornichesnext
plural of corniche

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corniches
Noun
  • Hospital courtyards, generators and shopping streets in the city are now protected.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death.
    Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Most highways close to Baltimore were down to bare pavement Monday, but some Western Maryland roadways were still covered in snow.
    Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Traveling by car along the highways that succeeded Route 66 still presents a deadly hazard — much more dangerous than need be.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • On straight paths, tracking is solid, but switchbacks and dense forests increase the risk of losing sight of the subject—or clipping a tree.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Thursday morning, especially on untreated roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
    Barry Pintar, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The battery technology, aiming to hit public roads by mid-2026, could significantly reduce fire risks while improving performance in extreme heat and cold.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Exercises like dead bugs, pike push-ups, leg raises and leg raise reaches are worth adding into the rotation.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Massignac, France Occupying a 13th-century château that’s two hours by car from Bordeaux, Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection has seven tranquil ponds stocked with carp, perch, and pike dotted across its 2,500-acre grounds.
    Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Inside, there are rows of Akita cedar pillars, meant to calm the minds of visitors, the brand said.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • It’s filled with curved desks arranged in rows, each equipped with multiple computer monitors.
    Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Any untreated surface,s including bridges, overpasses, on and off ramps, along with sidewalks and drives, could be slick.
    Steven Sosna, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Stunted drives that barely make much headway downfield are sufficient to switch over to special teams.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Corniches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corniches. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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