DOWNTOWN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

downtown 1 of 2

noun

Definition of downtown

as in midtown

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downtown

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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

Officials also plan to announce additional partnerships, downtown programming and public safety improvements in the coming months. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026 For years, Naperville residents gathered downtown for the Holiday Parade of Lights, welcoming Santa Claus and his wife and ringing in the Christmas season. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown

Noun

This relatively new spot hit Flatiron earlier this year, bringing a fresh excitement to the Thai food scene in midtown.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
The group documented sightings in East Sacramento, midtown, downtown, North Sacramento, Natomas and Northgate, as well as near Highway 99 and the Capital City Freeway.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of midtown

Noun

The 6,000-square-foot Sanctuary store introduced the brand’s wellness program locally, which included a candlelit yoga experience at Tempodrom, a popular inner city concert venue.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Car & Rideshare Services Within the inner city, skip the hassle and call a car; rideshare services like Uber and DiDi are everywhere.

— Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of inner city

Adjective

The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.

— Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Noun

Like many boys in Paris’s suburbs, Hugo Yimga-Moukouri had soccer dreams.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
In a time when the performing arts are facing hardships, The Center For Performing Arts at Governors State University is aiming to bring more high-quality performing arts to the south suburbs.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of suburb

Adjective

Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Red lacquered doors open to 6,000 square feet of stylish interiors, with eight bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread throughout.

— Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The book’s opening scene takes place in a late afternoon in the year 2000 on a cafe terrasse in Paris’s stylish rue Blanche.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

The front of the store looks out over the Bosphorus and the colorful houses of the trendy Balat district.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
The Slumberyard One of Leadville’s newest and trendiest places to stay, The Slumberyard reimagines a historic lumberyard as a sleek, modern lodging space.

— Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026