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Recent Examples of boardwalks
Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The platforms and boardwalks offer panoramic views (including of the Aurora australis when applicable), while a shelter offers historical information and a respite from the cold.
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Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The platforms and boardwalks offer panoramic views (including of the Aurora australis when applicable), while a shelter offers historical information and a respite from the cold.
—
Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
Noun
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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.
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.
Noun
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Water fountains are available in the walkways leading to the plaza.
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
Noun
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Other changes Although traditional shopping centers and malls experienced declining foot traffic because of the rise of e-commerce and the COVID-19 pandemic, activity has begun to rebound, according to Peters.
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Outlet malls, by contrast, rely heavily on tourist traffic—a segment hit by rising gas prices—and on discretionary fashion and accessories, which many shoppers have delayed amid economic uncertainty.
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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