Synonyms of boulevard
Examples of boulevard in a Sentence
the city is celebrated for its broad, tree-lined boulevards
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To now be cemented on this legendary boulevard, surrounded by the icons who inspired me, feels like a dream.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
The Santa Monica Pier, especially north of Pico and south of Wilshire boulevards, remains the only Los Angeles County beach to make Heal the Bay’s list despite the city’s recent infrastructure improvements.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
The Santa Monica Pier, especially north of Pico and south of Wilshire boulevards, remains the only Los Angeles County beach to make Heal the Bay’s list despite the city’s recent infrastructure improvements.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
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“Boulevard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boulevard. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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boulevard
noun
bou·le·vard
ˈbu̇l-ə-ˌvärd 
ˈbül-
: a wide avenue often having grass strips with trees along its center or sides
Etymology
from French boulevard "walkway lined with trees," derived from early Dutch bolwerc "bulwark, rampart"; so called because the earliest boulevards were at sites of razed fortifications — related to bulwark
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