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Recent Examples of barrio
Life in the barrios of Honduras is difficult for most Americans to even begin to picture.
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Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The most serious accusation, made by investigative journalist Horacio Verbitsky in his book El Silencio, is that Bergoglio, as head of Argentina’s Society of Jesus, failed to protect two young priests, who had been working to improve the lives of the poor in the barrios of Buenos Aires.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2013
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Education lifted him from the barrio.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
With the hopes of taking the genre from the barrios of Cuba to the masses, the duo composed by Delgado and Randy Malcolm team up with a wave of up-and-coming producers and artists such as Dale Pututi, Dany Ome, Kevincito El 13, and L Kimii, as well as one of the genre’s pioneer, Chocolate.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 May 2025
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Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The most serious accusation, made by investigative journalist Horacio Verbitsky in his book El Silencio, is that Bergoglio, as head of Argentina’s Society of Jesus, failed to protect two young priests, who had been working to improve the lives of the poor in the barrios of Buenos Aires.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2013
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May 14, 2025 5:50 AM
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Education lifted him from the barrio.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
With the hopes of taking the genre from the barrios of Cuba to the masses, the duo composed by Delgado and Randy Malcolm team up with a wave of up-and-coming producers and artists such as Dale Pututi, Dany Ome, Kevincito El 13, and L Kimii, as well as one of the genre’s pioneer, Chocolate.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrio
Noun
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The latest casualties reflect a deepening crisis in the enclave.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The statement reiterated calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the return of all remaining hostages still held captive in the enclave.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 July 2025
Noun
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In the Caribbean, Jamaica's Port Royal town—a historical district dating back to the 17th century—was also added to the list.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Small businesses shut down, restaurants were closed, and the theater district was decimated.—
Sanjeev Menon,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Her district includes some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, including River North, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square and Portage Park.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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North Redondo offers entry-level single-family homes, townhomes, newer construction, and quick access to freeways, with a strong sense of neighborhood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The robes at Forestis are a very on-brand forest green and have hoods.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Your steam cleaner can be used to degrease range hoods.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Venice Critics’ Week, the sidebar section of the Venice Film Festival, unveiled its lineup Monday, revealing the opening and closing films as well as the seven-title competition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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Due to the size of the property, all of the rooms across both sections have varying views, including of the pools; the parking area; the Seven Seas lagoon; the resort; the marina; and more.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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“Barrio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrio. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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