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
Lao was struck dead by a driver Sunday night at the intersection of Marysville and Del Paso boulevards in North Sacramento.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
America’s hometown has open arms for all things Mexican food, with choices up and down the main boulevards.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
His civic service helped lay the groundwork for a parks and boulevards system that remains a defining feature of Kansas City’s identity.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
This quintessential coastline is as much ingrained in the city’s DNA as are its famous hills and iconic boulevards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Where to stay Starchitect Philippe Starck’s newest project opened in January 2025 in a 1920s building on one of Madrid’s central boulevards, Gran Via.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
The Pencil of Nature included photographs of Paris boulevards.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
As the demonstrators blocked busy roads, about 25 people were detained by police for setting fires on Brussels’ populated boulevards, according to Reuters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The real estate executive said Rodeo Drive, which is just three blocks long extending from Wilshire to Santa Monica boulevards, is 99 percent leased.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
America’s hometown has open arms for all things Mexican food, with choices up and down the main boulevards.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
His civic service helped lay the groundwork for a parks and boulevards system that remains a defining feature of Kansas City’s identity.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
This quintessential coastline is as much ingrained in the city’s DNA as are its famous hills and iconic boulevards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Where to stay Starchitect Philippe Starck’s newest project opened in January 2025 in a 1920s building on one of Madrid’s central boulevards, Gran Via.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
The Pencil of Nature included photographs of Paris boulevards.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
As the demonstrators blocked busy roads, about 25 people were detained by police for setting fires on Brussels’ populated boulevards, according to Reuters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The real estate executive said Rodeo Drive, which is just three blocks long extending from Wilshire to Santa Monica boulevards, is 99 percent leased.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boulevards
Noun
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Nava’s patrol car became a memorial after it was parked at the corner of Ellis and 25th streets after his death.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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In September 2025, tens of thousands of young protesters poured into the streets of Kathmandu and stormed Nepal’s Parliament.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It is situated at the intersection of two long thoroughfares — one that runs north to south and a second that runs east to west — which might have been used as processional routes.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The project area is about a quarter-mile from where Highway 50 carves northeast through Rancho Cordova, and from the intersection of Folsom and Sunrise boulevards, two of the city’s major thoroughfares.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.—
Rose Evans
November 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 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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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Boulevards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boulevards. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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