ghetto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
  • Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
  • He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Midges have overwhelmed the beachy enclave of Orbetello, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Under the hood is a 2.0-liter diesel making 161 horsepower and 302 lb ft of torque, which VW says complies with the latest European emission standards and can be had in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The white sportscar is captured on video being towed away from the sight of the accident with the hood ripped off and bent to the side, revealing the guts of the automobile.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At the same meeting on Monday, Robert Halverson was approved as the district’s new superintendent.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The investigation began in June 2019, just before Cooper was promoted to lieutenant in another district.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The loss of the Deauville and its approximately 560 rooms has hit neighborhood businesses that rely on tourists especially hard.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Primavera May 10, 2025 Primavera is a family-friendly asparagus festival with a cozy neighborhood vibe held in the heart of Berlin.
    Yolanda Evans, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many of Elliott’s former co-stars and colleagues showed their support in the comment section of his sad announcement.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Fans were quick to flock to the comment section, offering the pop star words of encouragement.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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