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Recent Examples of promenade
ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
No one had been in or out of the house for decades — despite an address on one of the city’s most enviable blocks, where the view out the back looks over the promenade toward lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The British answer to the Met Gala, it is celebrated during the first week of December at the Royal Albert Hall, with several thousand guests and a vast red carpet on which celebrities promenade under a wintry night sky.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Despite Montevideo’s abundance of public spaces, including a 14-mile-long (22-kilometer) waterfront promenade, street performances are far less common than in cities like Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
No one had been in or out of the house for decades — despite an address on one of the city’s most enviable blocks, where the view out the back looks over the promenade toward lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
What an absolute joy to see a pack of motley mutts trotting around St. Ann’s Warehouse, promenaded by everyone from Sandra Bernhard to Naomi Fry wearing matching toile puffers and beaded poop bag carriers.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The British answer to the Met Gala, it is celebrated during the first week of December at the Royal Albert Hall, with several thousand guests and a vast red carpet on which celebrities promenade under a wintry night sky.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenade
Noun
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Other things to do in the area include strolling a historic boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants and making your way out to the pier to snap photos of a scenic lighthouse.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Soon, the Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park will feature new amenities, including a boardwalk and Detroit's only kayak access point to the Lower Rouge River Water Trail.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vander Luitgaren walked and Ryan Johnson then forced a 2-2 tie with an RBI single.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guy struck out eight and walked.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trail grows thin and ends where her front walkway meets the edge of the driveway.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The music is built around three types of drums — chico, repique and piano — and reaches its peak during carnival each February, when dozens of musical troupes called comparsas parade through the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Her Majesty paraded in a low-cut body clinging outfit which was held up by sheer willpower.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These days, pretzels can be found at the ballpark, brewery, mall and movie theater, as well as supermarkets and convenience stores.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jurassic Burger opened in the mall’s food court, offering playfully named items like Pterodactyl Nuggets, Petrified Onion Rings and the T-Rex Supreme burger ($13).—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Arvidsson has been one of the team’s most effective forwards because of his speed and willingness to tread in dangerous ice.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Glaser, no doubt like many viewers, seemed a little baffled when the Swift songs dried up, and Idol had to pad out the rest of the episode with songs themed around California.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Messi, the master, strode to center stage, as if on cue.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Promenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promenade. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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