promenades 1 of 2

plural of promenade
as in boardwalks
a public place for strolling a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside

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promenades

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verb

present tense third-person singular of promenade

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Recent Examples of promenades
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenades
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Verb
  • Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
    Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
    Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Promenades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promenades. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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