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Recent Examples of boardwalks
Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Rustic paved paths and boardwalks wind past waterfalls and across streams in this enchanting forest reserve.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
The Sharonville park has reopened its boardwalks and wetlands after two years of renovations, according to a March 19 Great Parks news release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Beaches and boardwalks are public and free to access.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The city’s abundant parks, preserves, and waterways make outdoor living a way of life—from kayaking along the Caloosahatchee River to spotting manatees at Manatee Park or exploring the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Here in San Diego — where seaside calm and crowded boardwalks conceal deeper civic fatigue — the same national weariness swirls beneath daily life.
—Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Rustic paved paths and boardwalks wind past waterfalls and across streams in this enchanting forest reserve.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
The Sharonville park has reopened its boardwalks and wetlands after two years of renovations, according to a March 19 Great Parks news release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Beaches and boardwalks are public and free to access.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The city’s abundant parks, preserves, and waterways make outdoor living a way of life—from kayaking along the Caloosahatchee River to spotting manatees at Manatee Park or exploring the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Here in San Diego — where seaside calm and crowded boardwalks conceal deeper civic fatigue — the same national weariness swirls beneath daily life.
—Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
Noun
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Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Solar stake lights along walkways or steps add both safety and style without any wiring.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trimming overgrown hedges, edging walkways and refreshing mulch beds takes less than a weekend and makes every other update look more polished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Atiana’s also expanded to stores at malls in Stamford and Trumbull as well as out-of-state locations.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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In less than 50 years, Shenzhen has gone from a rural fishing village to an expansive picture of modernity – a dense patchwork of skyscrapers, modern apartment towers, incredibly bold world-class architecture for public use, futuristic libraries and luxury designer malls.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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