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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
Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Merrill did best with voters in older parts of the city along State Street and Eagle’s downtown, while Gillis led in Eagle’s northern stretches, including some areas more recently annexed into the city by Avimor and Valnova.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 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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Noun
Sarah Glenn Boman, a designer who often works on homes throughout downtown Charleston, has learned the art of making small rooms, bedrooms included, live larger with a smart paint choice.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Merrill did best with voters in older parts of the city along State Street and Eagle’s downtown, while Gillis led in Eagle’s northern stretches, including some areas more recently annexed into the city by Avimor and Valnova.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Noun
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In 2010, the business expanded into the midtown-adjacent winery and restaurant, where the couple — but mainly Gina, as Joe emphatically points out — now run every aspect of the business.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Crews have been testing in midtown since January, almost 10 months.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Place your feet hip-width apart and elbows shoulder-width apart.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Daniel, meanwhile, forged ties with other criminal groups in Dublin—in particular, the Hutches, who ruled the projects of the north inner city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are skits about the precarious nature of maintaining turf in the inner city drug trade with diegetic music and shockingly sharp acting.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for who should play the protagonist of his now 9-episode Apple TV series, Gilligan again found inspiration through Saul’s earliest seasons.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design.—
Cierra Black,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That, plus the prospect of tax hikes, is reviving interest in real estate in the city’s affluent suburbs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the predawn hours of October 31, FBI agents descended on the Detroit suburb where the men lived and detonated smoke bombs before storming into their homes.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gift it to fellow schleppers who want to stay stylish.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because the growth in running is also bringing higher taste levels, New Balance intentionally sought out to deliver something more stylish.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Panadila Half-Zip Fleece Pullover This half-zip fleece pullover has all the makings of a trendy silhouette, from its drop shoulders and loose, boxy fit to its collared neckline.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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