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Definition of promenadesnext
plural of promenade
as in boardwalks
a public place for strolling a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside

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verb

present tense third-person singular of promenade

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Recent Examples of promenades
Noun
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 Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 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 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 Lecco shares with Como and Bellagio the scenic views of the Alps and the lakeside promenades, but the town has been somewhat overshadowed by the more expansive Como, and even more so after George Clooney’s acquisition of Villa Oleandra there, Dadati said with a knowing smile. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades. Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenades
Noun
  • The Sharonville park has reopened its boardwalks and wetlands after two years of renovations, according to a March 19 Great Parks news release.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That’s a question as Baiamonte walks away thinking of the words of his father.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Francisco Lindor has already drawn 10 walks this season, and Robert has drawn nine.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the plan are walkways that meet at angles rather than meander naturally.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Attendees can bring folding chairs, but must sit away from walkways.
    Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But on this Easter Sunday, April 5, are other South Florida stores and malls open for business?
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Atiana’s also expanded to stores at malls in Stamford and Trumbull as well as out-of-state locations.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.
    Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Adding the killer’s voice just pads an already too-long book.
    Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Not to say there aren’t some clunkers, most notably a jokey take-me-out-to-the-ballgame baseball number that pads the second act, but the Flaherty-Ahrens score was and is Ragtime‘s signature achievement.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Promenades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promenades. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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