How to Use riviera in a Sentence

riviera

noun
  • Set the scene Does Prague have a riviera?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Tuscany has its own riviera and hip beach resort of Tirrenia.
    — Rob Hodgetts and Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 2 June 2017
  • Here’s how to make the most of a trip to Switzerland’s underrated riviera.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s how to make the most of a trip to Switzerland’s underrated riviera.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Now, there’s even talk of the Tour ditching the final stage in Paris for one along the French riviera.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Pixar’s latest is about a boy on the Italian riviera who befriends a sea monster disguised as a human.
    — Angela Watercutter, Wired, 5 Jan. 2021
  • Oligarchs from many of the post-Soviet states tend to favor the Turkish riviera with homes and yachts.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 17 May 2021
  • The tastefully tropical decor gives off a retro, Riviera-like ambiance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Cary Grant's suave jewel thief served a guest the dish, made by his housekeeper, on his picturesque balcony on the French riviera.
    — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 23 Mar. 2017
  • On the topic of outdoor dining, this floral block print makes for an ornate and Riviera-inspired tabletop setting that doesn’t feel stuffy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
  • On the topic of outdoor dining, this floral block print makes for an ornate and Riviera-inspired tabletop setting that doesn’t feel stuffy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The two commuted into the heart of the city by boat, which inspired their Italian Riviera-esque summer looks.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The two commuted into the heart of the city by boat, which inspired their Italian Riviera-esque summer looks.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • In the town’s center was a statue of Vladimir Lenin, his squinting eyes fiercely inspecting this Arctic riviera.
    — Nimrod Nir, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2018
  • This coastal town sits directly on the Adriatic Sea, evoking that quintessential riviera vibe.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2024
  • As planned, Macdonald has taken his show on the road, to the island resorts on the Athens riviera in Greece for a presentation party and trunk show.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • This is just one of the many small joys and pleasures of the Italian riviera — no waiting in lines, no elbowing other people, fewer selfie sticks, and a generally more low-key vibe.
    — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The theme this year was the riviera, and before his death the late Chanel designer collaborated with his longtime friend Princess Caroline on the event.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 1 Apr. 2019
  • This striking hilltop destination is a short drive from the beaches of Punta del Este, adding yet another reason to visit the trendy Uruguayan riviera.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This striking hilltop destination is a short drive from the beaches of Punta del Este, adding yet another reason to visit the trendy Uruguayan riviera.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Liguria, along the Italian riviera is one of the only Italian regions to be awarded 34 Blue Flags for 14 consecutive years.
    — Jahnavi Bhatt, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2024
  • Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Signature restaurant Calusso draws inspiration from the French and Italian rivieras, while Sotogrande explores Southern Spain and the Eastern Mediterranean.
    — Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Nothing says summer more than a pool party, and this weekend is the last time to enjoy the Veuve Clicquot Sun Club at Ketchy Beach, a Riviera-style champagne extravaganza filled with bottle service, seafood towers and dancing in your bathing suit.
    — Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Amangati will then spend the summer and early fall sailing the Mediterranean, visiting ports along the French and Italian rivieras as well as on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, the Greek islands, Malta, and Turkey.
    — Jessica Puckett, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Located across Lake Maggiore from Ascona and Locarno, and connected by regular bus and ferry service, Switzerland’s secret riviera stretches from Magadino, near the mouth of the Ticino River, to Dirinella on the Italian border.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Located across Lake Maggiore from Ascona and Locarno, and connected by regular bus and ferry service, Switzerland’s secret riviera stretches from Magadino, near the mouth of the Ticino River, to Dirinella on the Italian border.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025

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