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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 their latest book, readers are transported to 1942 New York to learn how the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) turned to an unlikely ally — the mob — to protect America’s waterfronts, the synopsis shared.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city's mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
How to Get Around Boston is widely celebrated as America's Walking City, and exploring on foot is arguably the best way to experience its compact neighborhoods, historical sites, and scenic waterfronts.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada rounds out the top five with national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada National parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto — Canada brings a mix of nature and city energy that’s hard to beat.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada offers range — national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
City leaders often value seeing waterfronts used by a broader mix of residents.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city's mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
How to Get Around Boston is widely celebrated as America's Walking City, and exploring on foot is arguably the best way to experience its compact neighborhoods, historical sites, and scenic waterfronts.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada rounds out the top five with national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada National parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto — Canada brings a mix of nature and city energy that’s hard to beat.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada offers range — national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
City leaders often value seeing waterfronts used by a broader mix of residents.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfronts
Noun
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With majestic limestone islands, white sandy beaches and lush mountains, Thailand is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting nearly 33 million foreign visitors in 2025.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Breezy conditions from the east will lead to a high rip current risk for Broward and Miami-Dade beaches on Wednesday.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
20 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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