as in beach
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 waterfront
In the fishing-camp era of Old Florida, long before the beach town of Jupiter filled in with waterfront restaurants, surf shops, and family-friendly neighborhoods, there was a watering hole finding its footing.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Offering American classics with modern twists, this lively bar and kitchen is the place to be for F1 attendees looking for a meal outside of the race, and for those who want to tune in from the restaurant while surrounded by waterfront views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The waterfront destination will also house Frameless, an immersive digital art experience that transforms iconic works from across art history into a fully immersive environment.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The listing touts quick access to Tiburon’s waterfront shops and restaurants, parks and paths, plus ferry commutes to San Francisco.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Offering American classics with modern twists, this lively bar and kitchen is the place to be for F1 attendees looking for a meal outside of the race, and for those who want to tune in from the restaurant while surrounded by waterfront views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The waterfront destination will also house Frameless, an immersive digital art experience that transforms iconic works from across art history into a fully immersive environment.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The listing touts quick access to Tiburon’s waterfront shops and restaurants, parks and paths, plus ferry commutes to San Francisco.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfront
Noun
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Help remove invasive plants, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience in partnership with the Bay Foundation and Environment California, as part of the Malibu Living Shoreline Project, an effort to restore three acres of beach and dune habitat.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Calesa Township is also perfectly situated in the heart of Central Florida with convenient access to shopping, schools, medical facilities, entertainment and the best of the Sunshine State — from parks and beaches to airports and attractions — without the heavy traffic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Matthew Rhys plays Tom Loftis, the mayor of Widow’s Bay, an island 40 miles off the New England coast.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfront. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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