DOWNTOWN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of downtown

as in midtown

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downtown

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adjective

ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n

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

Residents have long demanded more entertainment options, and some city leaders believe the project could deliver the makings of a downtown. — Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Spanning airport duty-free stores, downtown duty-free shopping destinations, airlines and cruise ships, global travel retail is a vital sales and brand-building platform for beauty, offering access to millions of international travelers. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Adjective

The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 The event will feature local artisans selling handmade, original goods while also encouraging patrons to support downtown small businesses, according to a news release. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtown

Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown

Noun

Earlier this summer René Rechtman, the CEO of Moonbug Entertainment, found himself in the back of a New York City taxi cab, traveling from the Bowery up to midtown.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
The sign has long been a memorable part of the midtown skyline.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of midtown

Adjective

Stand about a foot behind a kettlebell with your feet hip-width apart and a soft bend in your knees.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Quince’s mid-hip coat is a versatile basic made with luxe Italian wool, while Free People’s slouchier, intentionally oversized option leaves plenty of room to layer chunky sweaters.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hip

Noun

The 6,000-square-foot Sanctuary store introduced the brand’s wellness program locally, which included a candlelit yoga experience at Tempodrom, a popular inner city concert venue.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Car & Rideshare Services Within the inner city, skip the hassle and call a car; rideshare services like Uber and DiDi are everywhere.

— Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of inner city

Adjective

The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.

— Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Noun

The man killed in Friday’s shooting in the Paris suburbs was an amateur mixed martial arts fighter, his club said, identifying the victim of what French authorities described as a racially motivated attack.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven years later, the attack on a school in the Denver suburbs retains an archetypal mystique for generations of troubled young people.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suburb

Adjective

There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

DeMellier’s founder, Mireia Llusia-Lindh, tapped the residential architect Nicolas Schuybroek to create a space that felt like a stylish home with vintage furniture, photography and architecture books and original work by female artists.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Specializing in a stylish suite of KD55 showerhead filters, the brand has recently been picked up by leading UK retailer Boots.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

The French cafe gained quite the cult following with trendy storefronts that look like a rustic French country kitchen studded with blue toile dishes and decor.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
What’s more, the trendy postures of chic apathy and terminal cool hinder genuine connection for everyone.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026