oceanfront

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Recent Examples of oceanfront The oceanfront suites are worth the splurge, with expansive ocean views and private outdoor soaking tubs that offer a front-row seat to Grand Cayman's stunning sunsets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Designed by production designer Richard Jensen, the two-story oceanfront villa was transformed from an existing Fijian estate into a modern tropical getaway. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Choose between oceanfront lodge rooms or cozy, dog-friendly cabins. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 That includes two oceanfront swimming pools and Kids and Teens Clubs that have crafts sessions, video games, and movie nights. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oceanfront
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanfront
  1. waterfront
  2. beachfront
  3. beach
  4. shorefront
  5. seaside
  6. seashore
Noun
  • Historic neighborhoods sit alongside contemporary business districts, while ambitious restaurants, international theatrical productions and sweeping waterfront views reveal a capital constantly finding new ways to surprise visitors.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Outer Banks is known for serene waterfronts, wildlife and historical attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, as highlighted in the travel rankings.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of waterfront
Noun
  • The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Pearl Beach Inn is a casual beachfront motel with 13 pretty guest suites and private patios with a view of the Gulf.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of beachfront
Noun
  • San Luis Obispo, (SLO), a charming city of 50,000 fifteen minutes from Central Coast beaches, makes a great summer destination.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Coastal Act has led to the creation of 2,500 public beach access points in the state.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of beach
Noun
  • And both suggested staying at the shorefront Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, which is among the nicer properties in the area.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • The shorefront is lined with some 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas that can accommodate around 20,000 guests, according to North Korean state media.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
Definition of shorefront
Noun
  • Throughout, seaside blues, forest greens, and neutral sand tones pleasingly reflect the colors just outside the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Designed in the 1970s, the 15-room residence, arranged as a collection of interconnected hexagonal spaces, was built to take advantage of its seaside setting.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of seaside
Noun
  • Located right next to the bustling New England town of Bar Harbor, Acadia has a rugged seashore, great rock climbing opportunities, and more than enough hiking, camping, and paddling to go around.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • The painting shows a castle atop a giant, floating rock, hanging before a partly cloudy sky over a seashore, and has resided at the museum since 1985.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of seashore

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