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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as in midtown
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Recent Examples of downtown
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In a complaint filed in Miami circuit court Monday, historian and activist Marvin Dunn accused Miami Dade College of violating Florida’s public transparency laws in its quick decision last month to hand over prime downtown real estate to the state.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
The feminine ballerina flat get reimagined for fall with a twist that commands a more downtown edge–thanks to bold details like thinner-than-usual straps and an eye-catching pattern.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In a complaint filed in Miami circuit court Monday, historian and activist Marvin Dunn accused Miami Dade College of violating Florida’s public transparency laws in its quick decision last month to hand over prime downtown real estate to the state.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Now, as soon as next year, the historic campus will transform into housing with 213 apartments as the city's Department of Metropolitan Development and private developers redevelop dilapidated buildings downtown into residential and commercial spaces.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Adjective
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Stand in front of the box with your feet hip-width apart and engage your core muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Garner declined to specify exactly which buildings the city is eyeing, but said one location is in midtown and another, apparently more favorable, option is downtown and near Willa Gill.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sacramento County will be closing its Department of Human Assistance Building in midtown due to federal funding cuts, according to a county spokesperson.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Infantry, tanks, artillery advancing toward inner city Israeli army spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said Israeli forces had been operating in the periphery of Gaza City for several weeks but since the night of Monday to Tuesday large numbers of troops had begun moving towards the inner city.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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That day, students across Jefferson County boarded yellow school buses, with Black students headed to formerly White suburban schools, while White students were bused to formerly Black inner city schools.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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See why 2025 Could Be Intel Stock’s Comeback Year for an in depth look at how Intel stock could be re-rated higher.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Southland Prep celebrates at ‘All-In’ college rally Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park recently celebrated for the tenth consecutive year that all members of its senior class have been accepted to college.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2023
Adjective
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This stylish and practical travertine tray is another one of Barney's go-to picks for organizing clutter while adding texture.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, save on the best carry-on our editors have tested, the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, and a stylish Coach tote that’s currently trending.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It can also be seen as a film about a gay man living in a small Australian suburb whose neighbors fear him.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chesterbook, a suburb of Philadelphia, topped the list, followed by Carmel, Indiana, and Madison, Alabama.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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