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Recent Examples of promenades
Noun
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 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 Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront.—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026 Bolsa Pacific plans also boast more than 220,000 square feet of retail and 15 acres of open space, including private resident spaces, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain.—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026 Bolsa Pacific is to include more than 15 acres of open space, including private spaces for residents, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 This includes the famous bouquinistes (or booksellers), romantic promenades, and maybe even a peaceful protest or two.—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 That's often on promenades, like this one by Carter Road, that gird the Arabian Sea.—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
While millions of families, couples, and weekend travelers flock to its sandy beaches and boardwalks each summer, much of the Garden State’s charm lies inland.
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Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks.
Alex Marzano-Lesnevich manages to combine ambitious research with deeply personal reflection, illuminating a history long obscured while reminding us that no one walks their path alone.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
The phenomenon, called the triboelectric effect, is not unlike when someone walks on a carpet in socks and touches a metal doorknob to produce a spark, NASA explained.
According to listing agent Leslie Doran of Christie’s International Real Estate in Rochester, the current owner invested in enhancing the estate’s outdoor spaces, including extensive landscaping, stone retaining walls along Paint Creek and improvements to the property’s gardens and walkways.
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Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
12 June 2026
The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways.
The sonic world became an online phenomenon unto itself, as users paired wistful and dreamy sounds with their own photos of deserted corridors and empty malls.
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Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Even when mathematically adjusting for those extra weekend crowds, indoor malls and open-air shopping centers held firmly onto their gains.
In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Amid pretty painterly Paris backdrops, Chang treads miles for outstanding dining opportunities, such as Mắm from Hanoï in the trendy Sentier garment district; the restaurant’s casual appearance belies the high-quality veritable Vietnamese menu.
Perfect for anything from coastal getaways and city strolls to casual office days, the Toccin Drew Pleated Wide-leg Trousers make any outfit feel fresh.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
They’re also outfitted with a breathable upper material that provides airflow during sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls around the neighborhood.