as in promenade
a public place for strolling
the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery
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Recent Examples of mall
However, malls have found creative ways to remain part of the American fabric.
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Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
So McCarthy is still doing very well indeed for a guy who was once chased down Route 1 in Saugus by a posse of local police, finally cornered in a mall parking lot and charged with drunk driving.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
On a recent Tuesday afternoon, there were dozens of people enjoying the library space in the mall, including families reading to children, book club members adding to their to-be-read lists, residents looking for their next show to watch and students working on their homework.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The strip-mall store had debuted in the fall of 2020.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
So McCarthy is still doing very well indeed for a guy who was once chased down Route 1 in Saugus by a posse of local police, finally cornered in a mall parking lot and charged with drunk driving.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
On a recent Tuesday afternoon, there were dozens of people enjoying the library space in the mall, including families reading to children, book club members adding to their to-be-read lists, residents looking for their next show to watch and students working on their homework.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The strip-mall store had debuted in the fall of 2020.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mall
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The property also sits on the Beachwalk, a nine-mile-long pedestrian promenade with paved pathways that serves as a short barrier between the back of the hotel and entrance to the beach.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Here artisans, vendors, and live performers set up on the over-water promenade while the sun performs its nightly show over the Gulf Coast.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The crossing over the railroad was estimated at about $800,000, while doing the entire boardwalk up the steep trail and over the wetlands would cost about $4 million.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The walkway to the second floor of the building will also be used as a space for DJs to hold their sets for when the social club hosts parties and events.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, city officials have ramped up cleaning efforts in the park by having crews pressure wash walkways, disinfect areas where swans gather on the shoreline and remove feeders.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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