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urban

adjective

Definition of urban

as in metropolitan

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Recent Examples of urban Hofstadter is brilliant at analyzing types that feel quite familiar to us today—the crusading urban progressive, the small-town conspiracy theorist. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Most of Texas' largest urban school districts, including Houston and Dallas, received a B rating. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 So far, the heaviest loss of life in Colombia has been concentrated in larger urban areas, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdó and Manizales. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for urban

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Orlando sits near the bottom among major metropolitan areas in wages while simultaneously facing one of the nation’s most serious shortages of affordable housing for its lowest-income residents.

— Dan Bray, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
The result could give engineers a useful platform for developing quantum networks beyond metropolitan areas.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of metropolitan

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Howard Kendall, Jupp Heynckes and Marcelo Bielsa are among those who have previously harnessed Athletic’s local talent and adapted to the club’s philosophy to leave lasting legacies at San Mames.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Brightpoint, meanwhile, helps identify local families in crisis, and a team of volunteers coordinates the work of connecting needs to helpers.

— Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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On January 29, 2025, 67 people died when an Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission and American Airlines regional jet landing at the airport collided over the Potomac River.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
To maintain our high quality of life and economic prosperity, these regional systems — our infrastructure, land use patterns, energy grid and more — will require strong regional coordination, alignment and investment.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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