waterfronts

plural of waterfront

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Recent Examples of waterfronts The Outer Banks is known for serene waterfronts, wildlife and historical attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, as highlighted in the travel rankings. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Departing from King Street Station, the train glides past industrial waterfronts and railyards, offering snapshots of the Puget Sound. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Stretching 9,600 feet, the bridge cuts across the Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey, waterfronts. Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Tech companies have also scouted for East Bay industrial buildings, including artificial intelligence upstart OpenAI, which leased a Richmond building near one of that city’s waterfronts. George Avalos, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Maine, Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana and even the Grand Canyon feature waterways and waterfronts. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 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. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 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 offers range — national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfronts
Noun
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Australia’s 2024 stinky ‘black balls’ incident This isn’t the first time mysterious balls were found on Australian beaches, stumping experts and locals alike.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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