boardwalks

plural of boardwalk
as in promenades
a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalks Instead of high-rise hotels, bustling boardwalks, and crowded public beaches, visitors will find a quiet barrier island where nature takes center stage. Abby Price, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Observation points and boardwalks offer prime spots for wildlife viewing, too. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision. Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026 In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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Noun
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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  • On another, visitors shared walkways with dancing humanoid robots and attendees pushed through crowds for an ideal spot to watch robots face off in boxing matches.
    Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • Adjacent to the park is a beautiful neoclassical Catholic church and a lineup of restaurants with tables that spill out onto the park’s walkways and plazas.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
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  • Fossil is closing 15 stores this year as malls continue to see declining retail sales.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Some of the largest financing deals so far this year have gone toward high-performing malls and centers, a sign that Wall Street trust these assets to keep generating income even while overall construction stays low.
    Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

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