Examples of laneway in a Sentence
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Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
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Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Narrow cobblestone laneways, pastel-hued shops, and footpaths meandering past stone houses with tiny backyard vineyards—and hardly other tourists in sight—lend a sense of discovery to daily strolls on this side of the lake.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
The track beat out songs by other Adelaide acts such as Cold Chisel and Paul Kelly, who have both been honored with laneways in the South Australian capital.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Narrow cobblestone laneways, pastel-hued shops, and footpaths meandering past stone houses with tiny backyard vineyards—and hardly other tourists in sight—lend a sense of discovery to daily strolls on this side of the lake.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
The track beat out songs by other Adelaide acts such as Cold Chisel and Paul Kelly, who have both been honored with laneways in the South Australian capital.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Laneway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laneway. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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