as in midtown
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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
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
He is being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Whiskey Bar in downtown Boise also will close after a final evening this Saturday.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
He is being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
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The white brick building in Kansas City’s midtown — formerly a taquería and cantina — will soon be home to daiquiris and burgers.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The decision was cost-based as the midtown facility was seen as outdated.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Walkable neighborhoods like Georgetown and Dupont Circle, hiking and picnicking at Rock Creek Park, and a shockingly hip nightlife and food scene are just some of the surprises the town has up its sleeve.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because krump was born from the inner city and has roots in gang culture, there is a hierarchy that comes with it.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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James Broadnax, 37, is set to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday, April 30, for the 2008 double murder of Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler, two producers of Christian music killed during a robbery outside their studio in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Gomes, 38, drove in from the western suburbs near Schaumburg to kneel in the dirt and help with the planting.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The exaggerated use of black in this trendy backyard by Allweather Landscape gives the space a super modern and moody look.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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