Thesaurus results for INNER CITY

inner city

noun

Definition of inner city

as in core city

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Recent Examples of inner city Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted the terminal opened by May 1 in anticipation of the city's America 250 celebrations, but the site is only a temporary solution as Philly plans a new, long-term inner city bus station. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 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 To wind down from filming in the tough inner city, the duo would ride out into the Maryland countryside on horses owned by Jean Albert Renault, a former Motown singer. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026 And inner city kids don’t have that. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inner city

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Noun

Although Marrakech is known as The Red City, it is also known as a garden city, and the resort is an homage to that.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.

— Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Definition of garden city

Noun

The cameras are designed to identify vehicles blocking bike lanes in areas with heavy traffic, including downtown and near schools.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
This final stretch offers a glimpse of everyday life outside the city, while also building anticipation as the trip continues into downtown Pittsburgh, where the rivers and bridges above create a breathtaking cityscape.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026