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Recent Examples of urban
The first was urban romance drama Shine on Me, a 36-episode series based on the popular novels by Gu Man.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1950, one in 5 Saudis lived in an urban area.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The seven member commission is made up of experts in architecture, art, urban and landscape design.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Shi has also helped Bosideng to secure a multiyear partnership in 2024 with Errolson Hugh of Acronym for the launch of the Vertex collection, which blends urban minimalism with utilitarian performance.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1950, one in 5 Saudis lived in an urban area.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The seven member commission is made up of experts in architecture, art, urban and landscape design.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Shi has also helped Bosideng to secure a multiyear partnership in 2024 with Errolson Hugh of Acronym for the launch of the Vertex collection, which blends urban minimalism with utilitarian performance.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
Adjective
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But suburban newspapers, which dispense local business and social news by and large, offer far less hope for a revitalized press than metropolitan dailies.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Miami region continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates among major metropolitan areas in the country.—
Tom Hudson,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the group was taken to a local hospital, Mallory was still nowhere to be found.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel has committed to sourcing produce locally and to supporting regional agriculture.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in the Gulf Coast, with Carnival Valor homeporting year-round from Mobile, Alabama, starting in 2027, marking a major win for regional cruise fans.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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