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
Other metro Atlanta malls have adapted by being repurposed.
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Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Just down the road (or a single stop on the tram) are swanky malls like Central Embassy, Siam Paragon, and Centralworld, one of the largest shopping centers in Thailand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
One thing that’s helped the company is its large store footprint in malls, which is something it had been criticized for in the past.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
In recent days, families from around the region were flocking to Dubai’s malls for the Eid al-Adha break, while beauty salons have reportedly seen a constant flow of Russian women coming for a glamorous getaway.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
That’s notable given the longstanding assumption that malls are the natural home for these concepts.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Many lots see infrequent use at sporting arenas, malls or offices.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In addition to the thrill of antique malls (such as those in Waldo and Jacksonville), these towns serve as prime shopping haunts for antique and vintage enthusiasts.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The studio also created a Jackson hologram that appeared in 13 theaters and roughly 40 malls, and allowed audiences to learn legendary dance moves from the man himself — with help from his nephew and on-screen surrogate Jaafar Jackson.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 May 2026
Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Just down the road (or a single stop on the tram) are swanky malls like Central Embassy, Siam Paragon, and Centralworld, one of the largest shopping centers in Thailand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
One thing that’s helped the company is its large store footprint in malls, which is something it had been criticized for in the past.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
In recent days, families from around the region were flocking to Dubai’s malls for the Eid al-Adha break, while beauty salons have reportedly seen a constant flow of Russian women coming for a glamorous getaway.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
That’s notable given the longstanding assumption that malls are the natural home for these concepts.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Many lots see infrequent use at sporting arenas, malls or offices.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In addition to the thrill of antique malls (such as those in Waldo and Jacksonville), these towns serve as prime shopping haunts for antique and vintage enthusiasts.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The studio also created a Jackson hologram that appeared in 13 theaters and roughly 40 malls, and allowed audiences to learn legendary dance moves from the man himself — with help from his nephew and on-screen surrogate Jaafar Jackson.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
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An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Noun
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Plant them in sunny flower beds or along walkways as borders or use them to spill over the edges of a hanging basket or container garden.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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