boardwalks

plural of boardwalk
as in promenades
a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalks 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 After that visit, giggling children led us across wooden boardwalks deep into the heart of the stilt village, where local boats were tied up. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 Ketchikan adds totem heritage, creek-side boardwalks and salmon runs right through town. Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • 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
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  • Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • That includes fire-resistant construction, geothermal systems, advanced energy storage, shaded walkways, and recycled water to support the gardens while reducing environmental impact.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Dissenting from the 2-1 opinion in favor of Vail, Phillips wrote that the truck ban cannot be logically tied to pedestrian safety, since Vail still allows similar trucks driven by a city contractor, 106West Logistics, on the malls.
    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

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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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