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Recent Examples of oceanfront
The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Near Cocoa Beach, just to the north in the central part of the county, hotels with hundreds of rooms and luxurious vacation rentals are already crowding the oceanfront – the type of development residents in the south end saw creeping into their area, too.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Following previous record sales—such as Jason Barry’s representation of a high-profile oceanfront purchase a few years ago—Del Mar and surrounding enclaves saw a surge in buyer activity, appreciation, and luxury development interest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
An oceanfront compound just became San Diego County’s most expensive home.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Near Cocoa Beach, just to the north in the central part of the county, hotels with hundreds of rooms and luxurious vacation rentals are already crowding the oceanfront – the type of development residents in the south end saw creeping into their area, too.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Following previous record sales—such as Jason Barry’s representation of a high-profile oceanfront purchase a few years ago—Del Mar and surrounding enclaves saw a surge in buyer activity, appreciation, and luxury development interest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
An oceanfront compound just became San Diego County’s most expensive home.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanfront
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Called Andre's Lakeside Dining, the beloved waterfront eatery is home to breathtaking views – unique to the meadow-reminiscent forest in which it's tucked – and incredible fare.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nestled in the marshlands of Habersham, a waterfront community in Beaufort, South Carolina, this island cottage was designed with life’s realities in mind.—
Mina Loudermilk,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Much of the furniture and decor was sourced directly from Bali, giving the hotel an artisanal character that stands apart from more traditional beachfront stays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Participating properties include the beachfront Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, with multiple pools, kids and teen clubs, a spa with a relaxing hydrotherapy circuit, and five dining options that include an excellent Asian show kitchen.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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This included clothing donations, beach conservation efforts, community programs in Pedra do Sal, and the preservation of the Brazilian flag painting on Eduardo Jansen Street.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Chris and Liz Hayward, New Jersey residents with a condominium near the beach, were sunning themselves on the sand on Tuesday, admiring the new Tower 11, decorated with a scuba diver and fish.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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The private wooded parcel sits on 15.7 acres with 785 feet of shorefront on Pretty Marsh Harbor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Recreating the compound presented its own set of challenges, particularly when searching for the right seaside locale.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The series, set in a seaside town in Massachusetts, revolved around Dawson’s relationships with Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams) and Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson).—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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In fact, your desire to expand your perception of the world, the universe and of your purpose has likely been shifting like the sands of the beach, spinning on the foamy seashore.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The National Park Service also manages nearly 400 other areas designated for their national significance as battlefields, military or historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, monuments, parkways, recreation areas, trails, rivers and preserves.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanfront. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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