as in promenades
a public place for strolling
the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery
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Recent Examples of malls
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.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Some of the gatherings have led to disturbances near malls, including in Towson and White Marsh.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
ConsumerAffairs reported this month that fraud tied to the tactic has risen by about 150% over the past year, with scammers targeting busy places such as malls, airports and public transit.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Strip malls and data centers Vakoch's favorite early proponent of interstellar communication is Francis Galton, an English polymath (and, less admirably, the originator of eugenics during the Victorian era).
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That said, there are plenty of those other attractions nearby, too, in the neighborhood that’s not far from Chinatown and boasts all the major designer brands and several malls steps away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Essential infrastructure such as schools, housing for married civil servants, malls and other places for entertainment are still missing.
—Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Some of the gatherings have led to disturbances near malls, including in Towson and White Marsh.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
ConsumerAffairs reported this month that fraud tied to the tactic has risen by about 150% over the past year, with scammers targeting busy places such as malls, airports and public transit.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Strip malls and data centers Vakoch's favorite early proponent of interstellar communication is Francis Galton, an English polymath (and, less admirably, the originator of eugenics during the Victorian era).
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That said, there are plenty of those other attractions nearby, too, in the neighborhood that’s not far from Chinatown and boasts all the major designer brands and several malls steps away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Essential infrastructure such as schools, housing for married civil servants, malls and other places for entertainment are still missing.
—Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
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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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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.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 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
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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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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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