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Recent Examples of esplanade
Built on an esplanade right next to the Gare de Lausanne, the main train station, and with tracks still visible from its days as the railyard repair shop, the ambitious new Plateforme 10 arts district is exciting news for museum fans.
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Waves were crashing onto the esplanade in Puerto Escondido by nightfall, swamping wooden fishing boats that had been pulled up there for safety.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
And at the center of it all will be Francis’ simple coffin, on the esplanade of St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
A little further down the beachfront sat an even older esplanade called Elder Lane Park.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2024
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Waves were crashing onto the esplanade in Puerto Escondido by nightfall, swamping wooden fishing boats that had been pulled up there for safety.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
And at the center of it all will be Francis’ simple coffin, on the esplanade of St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
A little further down the beachfront sat an even older esplanade called Elder Lane Park.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esplanade
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Swimming is not advised on the island’s unpatrolled beaches and strong ocean currents are considered hazardous, especially along the eastern coast.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The pipelines have sat idle since one ruptured in 2015 along the Santa Barbara County coast, causing one of the state’s largest oil spills.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Offshore wind also came along with the promise to provide jobs in several shoreline communities in Connecticut.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ice ranged from 2-12 inches, with the thickest along shoreline.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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But as millions of sun-hungry travelers pack their bags for Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum this winter, remember there are still pockets of secluded paradise to be found and cherished along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming The riverside hot springs, flowing at a constant temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit, make this state park particularly special.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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With laidback vibes and French colonial architecture, Kampot is an attractive riverside city that’s ideal for wandering, supporting enterprises like Seeing Hands Massage and Epic Arts, or sipping a sunset cocktail with views across the nearby Bokor Range.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Downtown Napa leans more culinary and contemporary, with a lively collection of restaurants, such as Angèle Restaurant & Bar, tasting rooms, and art spaces along the riverfront.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the weather’s warm enough, paddle down the Tennessee River by kayak, tube, or paddleboard, then grab a drink at one of the bars and restaurants lining the revitalized riverfront, like Scottie’s on the River.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Swimming is not advised on the island’s unpatrolled beaches and strong ocean currents are considered hazardous, especially along the eastern coast.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The beach was starting to get busy.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
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Reparations have been a periodic topic of debate since the waning days of the Civil War, when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman promised 40 acres and a mule to formerly enslaved families in a swath of confiscated Southern coastland.—
Lee Hawkins and Douglas Belkin,
WSJ,
25 Mar. 2022
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Brisbane, Australia — Along a nine-mile stretch of river between two waterfalls in the Australian rainforest lives a tiny fish that’s been there for millions of years, hiding between rocks along the riverbank by day and emerging at night to feed.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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Optimism from those along the riverbank appears to be supported by science.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Esplanade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esplanade. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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