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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
Its laneway culture, independent spirit, and deep bar history mirror Death & Co’s own ethos of craft and discovery.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 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
Its laneway culture, independent spirit, and deep bar history mirror Death & Co’s own ethos of craft and discovery.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 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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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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For older students walking to school, encourage them to take a safe route with adult crossing guards, travel in pairs or groups, and to not use cellphones while crossing the street.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What got centered were the perfunctory tasks government defaults to when everyone is stretched thin — checking the legal and regulatory boxes for approval, designing detour protocols, posting the orange signs in the right places and marking the lane closures clearly.—
Andrew Chrismer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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An analysis at the pedestrian dynamics around the bike lane on Allen Street, on the Lower East Side, will provide useful comparisons.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s the road in a banana republic to high or even hyperinflation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres in the South have destroyed homes, prompted evacuations and closed major roads.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of these thoroughfares are decidedly more visit-worthy than others, and USA Today recently deemed one main street the best in the county.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her house sits on Palmer Road, a busy thoroughfare.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Route 66 became official when the country adopted the numbered highway system in November of that year.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mexican authorities last summer found 20 bodies, including several that were decapitated and four that were left hanging from a bridge over a highway, that appeared to be victims of a turf war between the Chapitos and rival Sinaloa faction La Mayiza.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several roadways in the immediate area were temporarily closed, but no evacuations were ordered, Kane said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The route includes portions of Santa Monica and Westwood boulevards.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jaden Pierre, 15, was shot dead Thursday after a dispute on a basketball court in Roy Wilkins Park at Merrick and Baisley boulevards.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trail grows thin and ends where her front walkway meets the edge of the driveway.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Laneway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laneway. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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