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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
Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In downtown San Francisco, the official high recorded by the weather service was 86, breaking by one degree the previous mark set in 1914.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 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
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, meanwhile, declared victory against challenger Brendan Reilly in the Democratic primary, with the downtown alderman conceding defeat roughly 90 minutes after polls closed.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In downtown San Francisco, the official high recorded by the weather service was 86, breaking by one degree the previous mark set in 1914.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The downtown Indy location would shift away 10 times more revenue from Indiana's other casinos.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 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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Several people were hospitalized after a car slammed into the rear of another vehicle in front of the Aura nightclub in Kansas City’s midtown, and police suspect impairment was a factor, a police spokeswoman said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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More than 15 bars and pubs will offer exclusive specials in midtown including Henry’s Lounge & Bar, Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers and Midtown Lounge.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With one end of a large resistance band looped under the arches of your feet, stand with your feet hip-width apart or wider.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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Performing at the celebration were hip hop artist AY Young and artist MiMi Nichole.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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But when talking to the now mom of two, there’s a different version of her that emerges.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the time, he was being held in Salt Lake County Metro Jail following a November arrest for violating a pretrial protective order against his now ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Premiering May 1 in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees the fashionable return of Hathaway’s Andi, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, Mercy Culture’s back yard, have been a key incubator for this combative version of Christianity.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ghazali lived in a single-story brick home in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights about 38 miles south of the synagogue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The grand tourer’s sleek shape is thankfully unchanged up until the beltline, meaning that the convertible still looks commanding and stylish in equal measure.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Choose between a slouchy suede Madewell tote or a stylish Coach shoulder bag.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Resy, while smaller, tends to have trendier and more upscale places on its platform, which is partly why Panjwani ultimately chose it for One40.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Dim lights, a chic elegant interior, a chatty and trendy crowd, a menu that’s sophisticated but not too pretentious, and a welcoming bar (plus a little je ne sais quoi) are to be expected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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