as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the city is celebrated for its broad, tree-lined boulevards
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Recent Examples of boulevards
Soviet-era apartment blocks line leafy boulevards and glass towers cluster in the financial district.
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Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Many landed along West and Wilkinson boulevards, once white and middle class areas that Hanchett said would become almost entirely Black and low-income by the ‘70s.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
On a spring day in 1869, at a salon on one of Paris’s bustling boulevards, a group of prominent thinkers — including some of Pasteur’s close colleagues — discussed science’s future.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
The Glória Funicular route is short but steep, beginning at the Praça dos Restauradores station in Baixa, right beside Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon's grand boulevards.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The victim, Seth Rains, was walking back to a friend’s apartment after a concert early on the morning of July 27 when a black Lexus sedan hit him near the intersection of Turtle Creek and Market Center boulevards, Dallas police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The organization said the vehicle was spotted at the intersection of Jefferson and Sepulveda boulevards in Culver City.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
From the classic cafés of Prague to the boulevards of Warsaw lined with post-soviet buildings, a new class of wealth is emerging.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Many landed along West and Wilkinson boulevards, once white and middle class areas that Hanchett said would become almost entirely Black and low-income by the ‘70s.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
On a spring day in 1869, at a salon on one of Paris’s bustling boulevards, a group of prominent thinkers — including some of Pasteur’s close colleagues — discussed science’s future.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
The Glória Funicular route is short but steep, beginning at the Praça dos Restauradores station in Baixa, right beside Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon's grand boulevards.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The victim, Seth Rains, was walking back to a friend’s apartment after a concert early on the morning of July 27 when a black Lexus sedan hit him near the intersection of Turtle Creek and Market Center boulevards, Dallas police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The organization said the vehicle was spotted at the intersection of Jefferson and Sepulveda boulevards in Culver City.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
From the classic cafés of Prague to the boulevards of Warsaw lined with post-soviet buildings, a new class of wealth is emerging.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boulevards
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The City of Fort Lauderdale faced backlash last year over an app that allowed residents to report homeless people in their communities, along with potholes and flooded streets.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Although some of Alekseyev’s music has been banned, millions of Russians still listen one way or another—singing it in the streets and in karaoke bars, or streaming cover versions online.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some of Nashville's main thoroughfares were among the 10 most dangerous stretches of roads in Tennessee, a study of traffic safety data shows.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Lurie said Waymo could operate a limited passenger service on one of San Francisco’s main thoroughfares, Market Street, where such services had previously been restricted.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Delays and occasional detours on both highways should be anticipated.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the neighborhood is surrounded by freeways and saturated with warehouses that are home to distribution centers, cigarette manufacturing facilities and meat packaging plants.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there are also bike routes for mountain biking, scenic routes near the water and city views for commuters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Super proud of their effort, big-time catches late, big-time catches when it was needed and great routes and getting to their spots.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Boulevards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boulevards. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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