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adjective

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
Noun
Dillard commutes downtown from his southwest suburban home in a Metra train car built during President Dwight Eisenhower’s administration. David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 After three years, the measure would have banned short-term rentals in neighborhoods outside the city’s downtown, about 1,300 properties, costing the city about $4 million a year in tax revenue. Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024 The system’s downtown orientation simply does not work for 93 percent of non-downtown workers. Randal O'Toole, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for downtown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
Noun
  • Austin Morris, like a lot of people in midtown, was disappointed to hear Enchante was closing.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
  • His collection was sold to Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue among other retailers, and the designer had his own store in midtown in the late 1970s.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
  • These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Noun
  • Imagine if two twins are separated at birth and raised in different homes: one on a farm with pets and one in the inner city.
    Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Researchers began excavating the Xiongan site in 2017, working their way from the outer city to the inner city and discovering the Tang Dynasty temple where the dragon was found in 2023 as well as other ceramics and Buddhist relics.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • During Trump's presidential campaign, Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information stolen from the now President-elect's campaign to people affiliated with President 's campaign over the summer, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the .
    Monica Sager, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • LeBron James is making a fashionable entrance into the world of Barbie.
    David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Optical atomic clocks, accurate to picoseconds, will enable satellite constellations and ground stations to determine satellites’ locations with centimeter-level precision—avoiding potentially catastrophic in-orbit collisions.
    Paul Lipman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Shanahan said the investigation into Maani began in 2017 and was part of a broader probe of bribery and corruption in the south suburbs.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The explosion was heard in suburbs 20 miles away, officials in surrounding municipalities reported.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Rough-hewn Vincent compliments Michelle, who is as stylish and trim as ever.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtown. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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