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Recent Examples of boardwalks
The cork material naturally absorbs shock, which means your feet aren't taking the full hit of every step on cobblestone streets or sandy boardwalks.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Beaches and boardwalks are public and free to access.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The city’s abundant parks, preserves, and waterways make outdoor living a way of life—from kayaking along the Caloosahatchee River to spotting manatees at Manatee Park or exploring the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Here in San Diego — where seaside calm and crowded boardwalks conceal deeper civic fatigue — the same national weariness swirls beneath daily life.
—Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Beaches and boardwalks are public and free to access.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The city’s abundant parks, preserves, and waterways make outdoor living a way of life—from kayaking along the Caloosahatchee River to spotting manatees at Manatee Park or exploring the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Here in San Diego — where seaside calm and crowded boardwalks conceal deeper civic fatigue — the same national weariness swirls beneath daily life.
—Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
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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
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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
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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
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Additionally, Hollywood Park, a 300-acre shopping center and residential development, began rolling out in 2023, with 25 acres of parks, green walkways, and bike paths surrounding the stadium.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with the electric vehicle company Rivian to add more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso’s properties, including malls and apartment buildings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of media and political elites have now gone through what countless millions of other Americans have experienced in their schools, offices, malls and churches.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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