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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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Bolsa Pacific plans also boast more than 220,000 square feet of retail and 15 acres of open space, including private resident spaces, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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This contemporary runner rug that adds an exciting pop of color to narrow spaces and walkways.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Strip malls and data centers Vakoch's favorite early proponent of interstellar communication is Francis Galton, an English polymath (and, less admirably, the originator of eugenics during the Victorian era).—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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