as in beaches
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the town's beachfront extends for more than a mile
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Recent Examples of beachfronts
Perhaps the biggest draw of Port Aransas is its broad, walkable beachfronts with firm sand, gentle surf, and warm water that lasts well into the fall months.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
The Indiana Dunes National and State Parks attract more tourists, particularly to the beachfronts, during the summer months.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
On the island's west coast, tranquil Wallilabou Bay offers dramatic sands and accessible snorkeling spots, while Mount Wynne has two twin black-sand beachfronts that back up to the island's oldest coconut plantation.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Historically, some of Miami’s most desirable real estate has been crowded along the beachfronts of the metropolitan area, with businesses and wealthy white residential enclaves prizing shore views and beach access.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Facing searing heat waves, many Italian beachfronts saw as much as a 25% drop in visitors in June and July this year.
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Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
The Albanian Riviera, is lined with beautiful beaches so you’ll be excused for never venturing beyond its shoreline—but not all beachfronts are created equal.
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Samia Qaiyum,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 July 2024
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
The Indiana Dunes National and State Parks attract more tourists, particularly to the beachfronts, during the summer months.
—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
On the island's west coast, tranquil Wallilabou Bay offers dramatic sands and accessible snorkeling spots, while Mount Wynne has two twin black-sand beachfronts that back up to the island's oldest coconut plantation.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Historically, some of Miami’s most desirable real estate has been crowded along the beachfronts of the metropolitan area, with businesses and wealthy white residential enclaves prizing shore views and beach access.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Facing searing heat waves, many Italian beachfronts saw as much as a 25% drop in visitors in June and July this year.
—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
The Albanian Riviera, is lined with beautiful beaches so you’ll be excused for never venturing beyond its shoreline—but not all beachfronts are created equal.
—
Samia Qaiyum,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beachfronts
beaches
Noun
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At issue is a city ordinance that prohibits most yoga instruction in parks and beaches.
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Twice a day, Hoeflich's office publishes rip current forecasts, which help inform local beaches.
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“Beachfronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beachfronts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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