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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
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Fighting to Save the Capital In the 1970s, the Capital Hotel, in addition to a lot of downtown Little Rock, suffered.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 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
It was created by Henry Perry, known as the father of Kansas City barbecue, who cooked and sold barbecue from the Garment District and moving around to locations near downtown, like 18th and Vine, 19th and Vine, and 19th and Highland streets.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Fighting to Save the Capital In the 1970s, the Capital Hotel, in addition to a lot of downtown Little Rock, suffered.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 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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But the South Plaza Neighborhood Association, also in midtown, supports the changes.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now, the city has reached a new deal with Der Biergarten, which currently has a location in midtown at 24th and K streets, to fill part of the space once used by the Rio City Cafe.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mexican food is hipper than ever.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s crafted with a hip-length fit complete with several stripes on the sleeves and the Adidas logo on the chest, and the foldover collar creates an almost preppy finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And inner city kids don’t have that.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The property dates back nearly 100 years, when the grounds were home to Camp Minisink, a sleep-away camp for African American children in the inner city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brewer moved to Denver with his now wife after college and says the city now feels like home.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea boots might as well be fashionable rain boots, with their sturdy, water-proof design.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Will fluency with the references at fashionable literary salons signpost upper-class membership?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the Dallas suburb of Hutchins, a real estate company confirmed that it was contacted about one of its properties but wouldn't sell or lease any buildings to DHS for use as a detention facility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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With multiple sites across Louisville’s northeastern suburbs, Gustavo’s offers diners several convenient places to gather for weeknight meals, business lunches, or weekend celebrations.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The stylish motel came under new ownership in 2025, now operated by a hospitality group with experience in real estate, finance, and art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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For more of the most stylish ways to hide clutter in your kitchen, check out our favorites below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in a trendy section of the Midwest city, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a hole several feet deep when the pavement under them suddenly gave way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Avoid overly trendy designs as backsplash changes can be costly.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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