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
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.
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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
Occupying 88,000 square feet, the Depot at Gibson Mill is one of the largest antique malls in the South and is home to over 750 vendors.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
For many malls, that mismatch underscores the need for reinvention.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Teens and tweens used to be able to entertain themselves, find friends, and explore their interests in malls, parks, community centers, or libraries.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Enhanced services taking advantage of Kohl’s stores being strategically situated closer to people’s homes than big malls, often in drive-up strip centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The filing listed about 800 Claire’s that are expected to remain open for now, which include South Florida stores at Aventura, Dadeland, The Falls, Kendall Village Center, Dolphin, Westland and Coral Ridge malls.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Occupying 88,000 square feet, the Depot at Gibson Mill is one of the largest antique malls in the South and is home to over 750 vendors.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
For many malls, that mismatch underscores the need for reinvention.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Teens and tweens used to be able to entertain themselves, find friends, and explore their interests in malls, parks, community centers, or libraries.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Enhanced services taking advantage of Kohl’s stores being strategically situated closer to people’s homes than big malls, often in drive-up strip centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The filing listed about 800 Claire’s that are expected to remain open for now, which include South Florida stores at Aventura, Dadeland, The Falls, Kendall Village Center, Dolphin, Westland and Coral Ridge malls.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls.
—Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
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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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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
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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
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Or, book with Sedona’s Pink Adventure Tours to go with a guide who knows the local history and walkways (three hours; $115 per adult).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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