DOWNTOWN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of downtown

as in midtown

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adjective

ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n

as in hip

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

Noun

Wednesday and Thursday will be hotter, with temperatures in downtown Los Angeles reaching the middle to upper 90s and interior valleys reaching up to 110. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 14 July 2026 Eden is about a 105-mile drive northwest from downtown Raleigh. — Mark Price july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Adjective

The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 The event will feature local artisans selling handmade, original goods while also encouraging patrons to support downtown small businesses, according to a news release. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtown

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Noun

Head upstate to Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester, a six-hour drive from midtown that has tickets available for showtimes this week in Imax 70mm.

— William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2026
Jordan Smith argued that Costco’s plan to change into a business center complicates the city’s goals for midtown, which is seeing hundreds of new apartments built in the area.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of midtown

Adjective

From high-end fashion to late-night cocktails, here’s how to spend a day in Ho Chi Minh City’s hippest neighborhood.

— Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.

— Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026

Definition of hip

Noun

Most Black people in the inner city shop in variety, drug and discount stores.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
In Johannesburg’s inner city, entire blocks fell silent as street vendors cleared out and retail shops pulled steel shutters down, conjuring up memories of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of inner city

Adjective

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
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

Definition of now

Noun

Such schools, which were not partitioned by grade, were common in what now are Chicago’s suburbs, many of which started as small farming communities.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Valeri, who began playing at age 4 in his Buenos Aires suburb, said the futbol passion and aptitude run deep in a country where community pride infuses youth-club rivalries and street soccer prevails in many neighborhoods.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of suburb

Adjective

The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

Mix things up a bit with trendy oversized aviators—or go classic with cat-eye sunnies.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
Wellness travel—anything from a weekend hike to a weeklong spa getaway with massages and sensory deprivation water tanks—has become a trendy mainstay of the tourism industry.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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