as in promenades
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 malls
Teens and tweens used to be able to entertain themselves, find friends, and explore their interests in malls, parks, community centers, or libraries.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Enhanced services taking advantage of Kohl’s stores being strategically situated closer to people’s homes than big malls, often in drive-up strip centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The filing listed about 800 Claire’s that are expected to remain open for now, which include South Florida stores at Aventura, Dadeland, The Falls, Kendall Village Center, Dolphin, Westland and Coral Ridge malls.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The narrative of Build-A-Bear extends beyond toys, malls, and even memories.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Over the next several decades, the company morphed into an accessory hub for tween girls at malls, selling fuzzy pens, dangly earrings, friendship necklaces and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Kirkland’s has three Bay Area stores, at outlet malls in Gilroy, Livermore and Vacaville.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Enhanced services taking advantage of Kohl’s stores being strategically situated closer to people’s homes than big malls, often in drive-up strip centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The filing listed about 800 Claire’s that are expected to remain open for now, which include South Florida stores at Aventura, Dadeland, The Falls, Kendall Village Center, Dolphin, Westland and Coral Ridge malls.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The narrative of Build-A-Bear extends beyond toys, malls, and even memories.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Over the next several decades, the company morphed into an accessory hub for tween girls at malls, selling fuzzy pens, dangly earrings, friendship necklaces and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Kirkland’s has three Bay Area stores, at outlet malls in Gilroy, Livermore and Vacaville.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After that visit, giggling children led us across wooden boardwalks deep into the heart of the stilt village, where local boats were tied up.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ketchikan adds totem heritage, creek-side boardwalks and salmon runs right through town.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The centerpiece of this renovation is Baltimore Street, which has been completely overhauled with new walkways, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure to enhance the overall experience for both locals and visitors.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Reduce clutter in walkways to prevent trips and falls.—
Health,
Health,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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