as in midtown
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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
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
If your job is downtown, aim to live walking distance to a Metro or a Metrolink train station.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
When the city was founded in 1839 as the capital of the Republic of Texas, planner Edwin Waller laid out what’s now downtown Austin.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The 1st Supervisorial District covers downtown Sacramento, midtown and extends from North Natomas to Tahoe Park.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
If your job is downtown, aim to live walking distance to a Metro or a Metrolink train station.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Adjective
The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
When the city was founded in 1839 as the capital of the Republic of Texas, planner Edwin Waller laid out what’s now downtown Austin.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
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The 1st Supervisorial District covers downtown Sacramento, midtown and extends from North Natomas to Tahoe Park.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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If the busyness of nearby midtown has your senses overloaded, stroll uptown instead to enjoy the charming, slower-moving streets of the UWS.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area The fabulous and the HNWIs descend on Punta del Este, South America’s hippest destination, every summer, spreading out among the satellite towns of La Barra, Manantiales, and José Ignacio between late December and March.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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In the last couple decades, however, the enclave has emerged as one of Seattle’s hippest neighborhoods.—
Harry Cheadle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Hill is currently building a nonprofit for kids called The Big Catch, which aims to teach inner city children entrepreneurial skills.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Caissie Levy, nominated for her role of Mother, is the matriarch of a wealthy white family in a suburb outside New York City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But displays of support remain prominent among the country’s Shia, who have suffered most from Israel’s bombardment of the south, and Beirut’s southern suburbs.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant is known for its fresh pastas with light sauces in a rustic but trendy dining room.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Bulk-buying groceries has never been more trendy.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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