as in midtown
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as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
the downtown clientele of this bistro come to be seen, and the food is only an afterthought
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Recent Examples of downtown
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
For downtown San Jose, still recovering from the pandemic doldrums that emptied office buildings, World Cup watch parties have ignited shockingly large and remarkably peaceful crowds.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Kamal gained notoriety among downtown residents for offering fresh shawarma and hummus inside Cosentino’s Market.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
For downtown San Jose, still recovering from the pandemic doldrums that emptied office buildings, World Cup watch parties have ignited shockingly large and remarkably peaceful crowds.
—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Adjective
What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
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Mother, the vegetarian restaurant that has been a mainstay of Sacramento’s midtown dining scene, has closed.
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New York’s Twelfth District, which spans the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, midtown, and Chelsea, is one of the richest, smallest, and most solidly Democratic districts in the country.
Adjective
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In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
Noun
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Hill is currently building a nonprofit for kids called The Big Catch, which aims to teach inner city children entrepreneurial skills.
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While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
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For the federal trial, hundreds of prospective jurors from Manhattan, the Bronx and New York City's northern suburbs will fill out questionnaires in December.
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As reported in the Tribune, Chicago-area preparations are being made for dangerously high temperatures this week, with officials in the city and suburbs urging residents to take precautions.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
Adjective
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The site is an underrated resource for trendy shoes any day of the year, but this week’s discounts mean that so many cute pairs are even more affordable now.
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Vogue’s Favorite Shield Sunglasses To get a better sense of their real-life potential, our team decided to put a few of the season’s trendiest styles to the test, trying on pairs from Celine to Khaite and Thistles (a homegrown New York brand that can’t keep its best-selling Atlas in stock).
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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