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
George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Former mayors call the building outdated Former mayors Ron Kirk and Tom Leppert urged the council to prioritize downtown expansion rather than restoring the 47‑year‑old structure.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
After Safeway closed a small-format store on South Second Street in 2019, grocery options have been scarce for residents of downtown San Jose.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Former mayors call the building outdated Former mayors Ron Kirk and Tom Leppert urged the council to prioritize downtown expansion rather than restoring the 47‑year‑old structure.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Adjective
Now that Time, Inc. and Condé Nast are both downtown, though, their surrounding neighborhood required great hotel bars for those with expense accounts and a story to tell.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
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There is an appreciation for what their basketball-playing counterparts are doing in midtown, and an undeniable adrenaline boost that comes with it.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
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What better chaser to The Wizard of Oz than The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is essentially just The Wizard of Oz with hipper songs and better makeup?—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Hill is currently building a nonprofit for kids called The Big Catch, which aims to teach inner city children entrepreneurial skills.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 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
Noun
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Growing up in the east London suburbs, Scott would sing in her local church choir in the afternoons, then raid her dad’s Windows Media Player playlists to discover Janet Jackson and Kate Bush in the evenings.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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Bartlett Mayor Dan Gunsteen likewise declared a local state of disaster in the northwest suburb.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Baby blue is tranquil and stylish—but just offbeat enough to be interesting.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Chic, trendy, and cooling, this mini dress is a summer must-have for any stylish person.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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