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
Most people know about Singapore’s food and malls, but to me, this city is about so much more.
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Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The malls that flourish today are de facto entertainment centers, often lined with high-end retail and restaurants, and multiple movie theaters, said Sanjay Varshney, founder and principal of Goldenstone Wealth Management and finance professor at Sacramento State.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Tiffany sang her way through suburban malls until the crowds swelled big enough to take her mainstream.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The hologram hails from Proto Hologram, the company that recently helped launch an interactive mirror from The Conjuring in 47 malls, as well as Hyperreal, a company known for creating realistic avatars.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Yang also said Chinese luxury malls and department stores are transforming, mentioning, for example, how activewear and toy brands are moving into prominent first-floor positions, displacing some of the traditional placement of beauty.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
About 15 minutes from Seagrove lies the heart of Asheboro, where there are several antique shops and malls filled with vintage goods.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
For many malls, that mismatch underscores the need for reinvention.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The malls that flourish today are de facto entertainment centers, often lined with high-end retail and restaurants, and multiple movie theaters, said Sanjay Varshney, founder and principal of Goldenstone Wealth Management and finance professor at Sacramento State.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Tiffany sang her way through suburban malls until the crowds swelled big enough to take her mainstream.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The hologram hails from Proto Hologram, the company that recently helped launch an interactive mirror from The Conjuring in 47 malls, as well as Hyperreal, a company known for creating realistic avatars.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Yang also said Chinese luxury malls and department stores are transforming, mentioning, for example, how activewear and toy brands are moving into prominent first-floor positions, displacing some of the traditional placement of beauty.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
About 15 minutes from Seagrove lies the heart of Asheboro, where there are several antique shops and malls filled with vintage goods.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
For many malls, that mismatch underscores the need for reinvention.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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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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The park will feature a series of scenic sites along the Black River, offering boardwalks, trails, and water access points for paddling and exploring.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its sandy shores and salty waves, which produce some of the country's most famous seafood specialties, Mazatlán is known for its endless malecón, a seaside promenade that is among the longest boardwalks in the world.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park’s 1,040-foot via ferrata includes two aerial walkways, a 54-foot steel staircase, and a 90-foot suspension bridge that hangs 105 feet above a pond.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen were added last year along pedestrian walkways, and staff had proposed adding 44 more to provide near-complete coverage of the plaza.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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