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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
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Macy's closed its headquarters in Cincinnati two years after shuttering its downtown Cincinnati store, which was among dozens of stores Macy's closed across the country as foot traffic declined, primarily due to a dramatic shift toward online shopping and discount stores.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
San Diego’s four parking districts are downtown, Pacific Beach, the mid-city area centered on El Cajon Boulevard, and uptown — a term the city uses to describe Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, University Heights and Mission Hills.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Miami’s downtown bridge project is delayed — again.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Macy's closed its headquarters in Cincinnati two years after shuttering its downtown Cincinnati store, which was among dozens of stores Macy's closed across the country as foot traffic declined, primarily due to a dramatic shift toward online shopping and discount stores.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
San Diego’s four parking districts are downtown, Pacific Beach, the mid-city area centered on El Cajon Boulevard, and uptown — a term the city uses to describe Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, University Heights and Mission Hills.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
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Blue Diamond will continue a portion of its almond-processing operations at the cooperative’s 53-acre midtown Sacramento campus, executives said Wednesday, though a majority of the work and hundreds of jobs are still slated to move south to facilities in Turlock and Salida.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The area encompasses most of midtown and the Upper East and West Sides.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These days, the guests skew younger and hipper than outrageously wealthy (though room rates are still nothing to scoff at).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But a vampire-centric film — up against a dramedy/thriller — was perhaps a bridge too far for even a hipper Academy.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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To wind down from filming in the tough inner city, the duo would ride out into the Maryland countryside on horses owned by Jean Albert Renault, a former Motown singer.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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And inner city kids don’t have that.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That green room is where his agent, Rich Paul, introduced him to his now coach with the LA Clippers, Ty Lue.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Off-ball linebackers, the fashionable new name for what was previously called inside linebackers, are in plentiful supply in the NFL draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The feature is set in British Columbia, largely in the span of a summer during the nineteen-nineties, in a calm residential suburb on the ruggedly alluring Vancouver Island.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rescuers assisted by heavy machinery work at the site of an Israeli strike carried out two days earlier, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, April 10, 2026.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a stylish pair of frames and prescription lenses balances a person’s medical needs with their personal aesthetics.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ochenta Cocktail Bar is a chic spot in the trendy Pietermaai district—with cocktails to match.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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