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
Fields, parks, and waterfronts are ideal locations, although sky-gazers are encouraged to practice a safety-first approach.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 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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Stay along the coast for the best access to beaches, legendary local climbing, and seaside views of the eclipse.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Among the region’s most breathtaking beaches is Terranea Cove, which features a network of trails that wind along a bluff’s edge and rocky shoreline.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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 29 Oct. 2025.
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