Thesaurus results for URBAN

urban

adjective

Definition of urban

as in metropolitan

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Recent Examples of urban Some of the 57 people who died had drowned, Sbihi said, but some were also killed in a stampede to cross the breakwater fence at Tarajal Beach, an urban beach near a border checkpoint with Morocco. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Dozens died in the chaos Some of the 41 people who died had drowned, Sbihi said, but some were also killed in a stampede to cross the breakwater fence at Tarajal beach, an urban beach near a border checkpoint with Morocco. — Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Many flock to Philadelphia for its urban charm, walkable streets, nightlife and never-ending restaurant scene. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Built with classic European architecture in mind, the space was designed to feel uniquely KC and timeless yet urban. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for urban

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These are parks that were established to commemorate historic conflicts that were frequently fought on the fringes of major metropolitan areas.

— Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
The Los Angeles metropolitan area and other big California population centers are below the national average in office attendance, according to Kastle Systems, which tracks badge swipes.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of metropolitan

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As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.

— Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
July brought a wave of restaurant news to the Fort Worth area, from the reopening of a beloved 80-year-old Denton County landmark to the closure of eight local eateries.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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However, the ruling has tremendous implications for regional politics--and for any future war between the United States and China.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The area has also grown to be a regional economic engine with the nearby Alliance development generating billions of dollars in impact.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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