oceanfront

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as in waterfront

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Recent Examples of oceanfront If waking up to the Atlantic is more your speed, book one of the oceanfront suites ending in 03, each of which feature an ocean-view balcony. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Dewees Island, South Carolina Just north of Charleston, Dewees Island is a 1,200-acre oceanfront private escape with no restaurants or stores. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Multiple wellness centers along the stretch of oceanfront offer various treatments to help zero in on your journey. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 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
  • An upscale waterfront option in Belmont with a scenic setting and a menu focused on contemporary American cuisine, seafood and steaks.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Google is snatching up more office space in the South Florida metropolis, just as its cofounders are buying million-dollar mansions right on the waterfront.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of waterfront
Noun
  • Work, Retire and Thrive Overseas Dreaming of working from a beachfront in Greece or a hip neighborhood in Lisbon?
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The billionaire founder of WeatherTech is amassing an impressive estate in an exclusive beachfront town in Palm Beach County.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of beachfront
Noun
  • Domestic tourists had come to appreciate its hummocky beaches, quaint islands, and rich maritime culture, not to mention its easygoing ambience.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • In Valencia, a number of boating outfitters are offering eclipse-viewing charters since La Malvarrosa beach, the city’s official viewing spot, faces east, meaning viewers will need to look inland to see the eclipse.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of beach
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  • 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
  • Wander or ride around this seaside spot to marvel at its elaborate Victorian houses, then stop by the Washington Street Mall for beach-day provisions.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • As the rain began to pick up and mist rolled into the mountains, a few of us hopped in the working car to visit a cafe 4 miles down the road at a seaside campground.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 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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