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Recent Examples of laneway
Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
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Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Influential Australian rockers The Angels have been memorialized with a new mural and the naming of a laneway in their honor in the city of Adelaide.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Stroll through the city's quaint laneways, home to an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Influential Australian rockers The Angels have been memorialized with a new mural and the naming of a laneway in their honor in the city of Adelaide.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Stroll through the city's quaint laneways, home to an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laneway
Noun
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Under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, police officers conducted street searches of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year, the vast majority of whom were Black or Latino and had not committed a crime.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The surrounding community of Princeville is low key, with a few other hotels including a Westin and a Wyndham, and residential streets lined with homes and vacation rentals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Outside buzzed the controversial Court Street bike lane, the subject of a recent lawsuit which Dornagon covered closely.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There will be long-term lane closures throughout the project’s duration, with only one lane open in each direction, according to a DuPage County news release.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Following that road—with as much patience as your faith allows—does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The second was that rail lines be banned from the thoroughfare.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Thousands of marchers flooded the thoroughfares of Venice to protest the presence of Israel at the Venice Biennale, with many national pavilions shuttering in solidarity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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One of the trucks was carrying steel coils, which police said spilled onto the roadway.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The two ambled around the metal gates that keep out the people who don’t belong in the official areas, circled around the paved walkway and made their way toward the Aronimink clubhouse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Those reconnections include bike and pedestrian walkways, along with greenspaces on capped portions of the project.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Laneway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laneway. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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