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
The first life of the skyways, when the bridge network began in the 1960s, was as a selling point to lure shoppers back downtown from the suburban malls.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The project is slated to include 10 data center buildings spanning nearly 5 million square feet, which is more floor space than three Lenox Square malls.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Melissa’s character, being someone who’s a little closer to our age, experiencing the malls in their heyday and sort of reliving that nostalgia, that became a thing.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Today, malls are often more entertainment-focused with examples including the new Netflix House at Galleria Dallas.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
However, malls have found creative ways to remain part of the American fabric.
—Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, groups of shop-owners closed their businesses in two large malls in downtown Tehran protesting the rapid drop in the value of the rial.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025
Are malls open in Sacramento area on New Year Eve?
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated December 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
In the 1950’s, Macy’s, Sears and Penney began expanding with large, multi-level stores thanks to the mushrooming of suburban malls across the country.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The project is slated to include 10 data center buildings spanning nearly 5 million square feet, which is more floor space than three Lenox Square malls.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Melissa’s character, being someone who’s a little closer to our age, experiencing the malls in their heyday and sort of reliving that nostalgia, that became a thing.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Today, malls are often more entertainment-focused with examples including the new Netflix House at Galleria Dallas.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
However, malls have found creative ways to remain part of the American fabric.
—Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, groups of shop-owners closed their businesses in two large malls in downtown Tehran protesting the rapid drop in the value of the rial.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025
Are malls open in Sacramento area on New Year Eve?
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated December 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
In the 1950’s, Macy’s, Sears and Penney began expanding with large, multi-level stores thanks to the mushrooming of suburban malls across the country.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
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Open promenades Las Olas, Lincoln Road and CityPlace in West Palm Beach are a reminder that a simple stroll among the bars and restaurants and shops can feel like a night out.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, the buildings, rides, games, and promenades have been continuously shaped by the park’s team of architects and designers.—
Tamara Shopsin,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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 park features many timber bridges, stairways, boardwalks and retaining walls that have deteriorated over the years and need repairs.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The stakes are a visual reminder of plants when clearing driveways and walkways.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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