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
Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Why The Race Is Moving To The Suburbs Since 1986, the Honda Indy Toronto was held at Exhibition Place near the heart of downtown, creating a vibrant backdrop and atmosphere.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
While specific activation plans are still under review, our commitment remains to deliver a project that contributes to a vibrant downtown.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Why The Race Is Moving To The Suburbs Since 1986, the Honda Indy Toronto was held at Exhibition Place near the heart of downtown, creating a vibrant backdrop and atmosphere.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Adjective
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But don’t worry, the retro vibes remain—albeit now with a decidedly more hip, slightly cheeky spin.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Oak Park roastery and coffee shop, Naked Coffee has locations on Q Street in midtown, 30th Street in Curtis Park and on Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento under the name Tupelo Coffeehouse.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Ángel has followed his AirPods back to midtown and finally clocked the wig shop as the perfect place for the Bay Harbor Butcher to assemble a kill room.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The now 70-year-old serial executive then pivoted to become chair and CEO of rival casual dining chain IHOP.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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From his years as a racing fan to his now prominence in the ownership world, Stewart said he's watched horses increasingly being bred to sell rather than to race.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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That day, students across Jefferson County boarded yellow school buses, with Black students headed to formerly White suburban schools, while White students were bused to formerly Black inner city schools.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Medicaid serves people in every corner of this country, from inner cities to small rural towns, Democrats to Republicans.—
Anahita Dua,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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See why 2025 Could Be Intel Stock’s Comeback Year for an in depth look at how Intel stock could be re-rated higher.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Southland Prep celebrates at ‘All-In’ college rally Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park recently celebrated for the tenth consecutive year that all members of its senior class have been accepted to college.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2023
Adjective
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Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walkinshaw will now represent Virginia’s deep-blue 11th congressional district, which covers most of Fairfax County in the Washington, DC suburbs.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following Bryton James bringing some of The Young and the Restless' Genoa City flavor over to BTG's fictional Maryland suburb setting of Fairmont in August, CBS announced on Monday that longtime B&B star Thorsten Kaye is now planning his own visit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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