alameda

noun

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Recent Examples of alameda Or are Allende’s grandes alamedas still beckoning all these years later? — Ariel Dorfman, The New York Review of Books, 31 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alameda
  1. walkway
  2. arcade
  3. colonnade
  4. mall
  5. promenade
  6. plaza
Noun
  • In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After an intense police manhunt, Sandifer was found dead, his body lying in the mouth of a pedestrian walkway at 108th Street and Dauphin Avenue.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of walkway
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  • In the mid-1920s, architect William Peeps built two arcade-style buildings in Charlotte, Latta Arcade and the Court Arcade, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commissions.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For years, PowerPlay has been more than just an arcade, a place to grab a bite, or somewhere to spend a Friday night.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of arcade
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  • He's paved over much of the Rose Garden, splashed gold all over the Oval Office, including a sign outside and redone the colonnade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Also demolished was an east colonnade and a garden dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as a movie theater.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of colonnade
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  • This is where the episode finally loops back on itself, with the recruiter laying out a black hole on the ground, revealing the mall to be a kind of pocket universe.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In a time when malls and in-person shopping are declining, people are flocking to Beachyville from all over the world after seeing social posts about the unique Caseville experience.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mall
Noun
  • Over the weekend, police conducted a late-night sweep targeting public prostitution along the city’s main promenade, Thai media outlets reported.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Christopher Street 1 train is a seven-minute walk away, and the Hudson River promenade is even closer for sunset runs.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of promenade
Noun
  • Another grocery store could be coming to a vacant Independence plaza as the city continues working to attract new businesses to replace several shuttered department stores.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The future community center could include a library, 500-seat banquet hall, 299-seat black box theater, outdoor event plaza, commercial kitchen, art gallery and meeting space for community groups, according to a city presentation.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaza

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