as in beaches
the land or the part of a town next to the water of an ocean, lake, etc.
They have evening concerts on the waterfront.
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Recent Examples of waterfronts
In the past year and a half, the city has decommissioned or taken down three major encampments that had taken hold along the waterfronts, giving all those camping there credible offers of housing or shelter.
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Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
And focus on important things like fisheries, clean water, clean air, great local coastal communities, coastal economies, keeping our working waterfronts running.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
And a sense of futility is creeping across waterfronts and docks.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The result is a growing trend among UHNWIs creating super-compounds that stretch across streets, islands, and waterfronts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
And focus on important things like fisheries, clean water, clean air, great local coastal communities, coastal economies, keeping our working waterfronts running.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
And a sense of futility is creeping across waterfronts and docks.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The result is a growing trend among UHNWIs creating super-compounds that stretch across streets, islands, and waterfronts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfronts
Noun
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Guests will have the chance to explore gorgeous beaches, canyons and cliffs outside, then relax by Mailena’s pool or in the Wellness and Longevity Center, featuring saunas, sensory deprivation tanks and biohacking suites.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Waterfronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfronts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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