: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
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From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The mushrooms are found in Europe, Australia and North America, usually in temperate forests or urban areas with exotic trees.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
In Altadena, which is a denser urban area with many more entry and exit points, the National Guard stopped operating traffic checkpoints on Jan. 21, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
In comparison to other countries in the region, the Philippines has a low cost of living as well as a mix of both urban centers and pristine beaches.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The mushrooms are found in Europe, Australia and North America, usually in temperate forests or urban areas with exotic trees.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
In Altadena, which is a denser urban area with many more entry and exit points, the National Guard stopped operating traffic checkpoints on Jan. 21, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
In comparison to other countries in the region, the Philippines has a low cost of living as well as a mix of both urban centers and pristine beaches.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urban. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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urban
adjective
ur·ban
ˈər-bən 
: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city
urban life
an urban area
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