thoroughfare
noun
thor·ough·fare
ˈthər-ə-ˌfer 
ˈthə-rə-
Synonyms
Examples of thoroughfare in a Sentence
one of the city's main thoroughfares
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The sunset can be viewed from Manhattan's main east/west thoroughfares:
14th Street
23rd Street
34th Street
42nd Street
57th Street
The Museum also recommends viewing at the Tudor City Overpass and Manhattan Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens.
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Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Rocklin city officials repeatedly raised concerns about a potential traffic logjam along Sierra College Boulevard, a major thoroughfare.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
That places it at a thoroughfare through the southwest suburbs of Milwaukee, according to promotional materials for the building, between 15 and 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee depending on exact destination and traffic.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
The city is planning for 10,000 new units, about 40% more than its 7,000-unit regional housing target, with a significant portion planned along the busy El Camino Real thoroughfare.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Rocklin city officials repeatedly raised concerns about a potential traffic logjam along Sierra College Boulevard, a major thoroughfare.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
That places it at a thoroughfare through the southwest suburbs of Milwaukee, according to promotional materials for the building, between 15 and 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee depending on exact destination and traffic.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
The city is planning for 10,000 new units, about 40% more than its 7,000-unit regional housing target, with a significant portion planned along the busy El Camino Real thoroughfare.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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thoroughfare
noun
thor·ough·fare
ˈthər-ə-ˌfa(ə)r
ˈthə-rə-,
-ˌfe(ə)r
1
: a street or road open at both ends
2
: a main road
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