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
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
With a permanent outdoor rink built to NHL standards and a massive video board already in place two miles east of downtown Hastings, and the fiscal support of myriad sponsors jumping into the fray, organizers of Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 figured 24 hours just wouldn’t be enough.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 20 Nov. 2025
Politicians like County Supervisor Susie Wilson argued that places like House of Pizza gave people a reason to come downtown, and Mercury News columnists — including Steve Lopez, John Askins and Leigh Weimers — opined on the travesty.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That project’s success in reinvigorating downtown will be determined by how the large swath of adjacent land, roughly 30 acres, is developed.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
With a permanent outdoor rink built to NHL standards and a massive video board already in place two miles east of downtown Hastings, and the fiscal support of myriad sponsors jumping into the fray, organizers of Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 figured 24 hours just wouldn’t be enough.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The project was widely celebrated by stakeholders downtown as the mall was in desperate need of investment when Hendricks took over.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 20 Nov. 2025
Politicians like County Supervisor Susie Wilson argued that places like House of Pizza gave people a reason to come downtown, and Mercury News columnists — including Steve Lopez, John Askins and Leigh Weimers — opined on the travesty.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
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The crash happened at J and 24th streets in midtown in August 2023.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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While the eateries are centered in downtown and midtown Sacramento, restaurants in Old Sacramento and East Sacramento are also part of the celebration.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Start with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead or slightly outward, and put a kettlebell on the floor between your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leg Exercises Goblet Squat Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointed slightly out from parallel.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As a 19-year-old from the inner city of Kansas City, Darrion Nimrod created The Outsiders Social Club as a safe space for young adults who were combating their mental health.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The old powers from the inner city — Crenshaw, Dorsey, Jefferson, Locke and Fremont — experienced big changes in demographics.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Together with his now ex-wife Karen, the two built the Cherry Creek Country Club, although Hart insists Karen did most of the work.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ezra Shaw / Getty Images The southwest Chicago suburb of Bedford Park is inviting people to do just that.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Also included in the sum was the cost of housing those picked up for immigration violations at the detention center in the western Cook County suburb of Broadview.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Le Bop Marcella Barrel Pants fit the bill, featuring a stylish cropped length, horseshoe silhouette, and discreet covered elastic waistband.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Beautifully made hats, faux furs, and winter knits are stylish perennials in the cold-weather wardrobes of chic Italian women.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of TikToks feature 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds showing off their latest—and often expensive—skincare purchases from popular beauty stores like Sephora and Ulta, including trendy brands like Drunk Elephant.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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The style is surprisingly versatile and low-maintenance, requiring far less upkeep than trendier cuts like sharp micro bangs.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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