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as in midtown

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adjective

ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n How to pronounce downtown (audio)
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
It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 1 July 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 As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtown
  1. midtown
  2. hip
  3. inner city
  4. now
  5. suburb
  6. fashionable
  7. stylish
  8. trendy
Noun
  • But one does not casually tie the knot at an arena in bustling midtown.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Mother, the vegetarian restaurant that has been a mainstay of Sacramento’s midtown dining scene, has closed.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of midtown
Adjective
  • In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026
Definition of hip
Noun
  • In Johannesburg’s inner city, entire blocks fell silent as street vendors cleared out and retail shops pulled steel shutters down, conjuring up memories of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of inner city
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of now
Noun
  • In Aubervilliers, a Paris suburb, the doors gave way under the pressure of the crowd, and fights broke out among shoppers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Raised in an affluent suburb in Marin County, Siebel Newsom, 52, grew up in privilege.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of suburb
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Think Italian parquet floors with handmade Portuguese area rugs, plush beds with the latest power ports and wireless charging, electric fireplaces and trendy sofas with a softer color palette for fabrics.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of trendy

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