the Sunbelt

noun

: the southern and southwestern states of the U.S.

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For example, an investor could search for cities in the Sunbelt, the Midwest or specialized college towns experiencing steady inbound migration of young professionals and hybrid workers. Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Renters there continue to look for listings in the Sunbelt, making up large shares of views in Raleigh and in the Florida cities of Miami, Orlando and Tampa, according to Zillow. Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Further, corporate ownership is more concentrated in certain regions, such as parts of the Sunbelt, particularly in and around Atlanta. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026 Rental communities like Avilla have expanded rapidly in the Sunbelt over the last decade. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Sunbelt

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“The Sunbelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Sunbelt. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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