downtown
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downtown
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Synonyms: Adjective
au courant, cool [slang], def [slang], groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
Antonyms: Adjective
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the downtown clientele of this bistro come to be seen, and the food is only an afterthoughtRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The approach of Dorian has left the cobblestone streets of Savannah, Georgia's downtown historic district largely deserted. — Anchorage Daily News, "Dorian, back to a Category 3 hurricane, creeps up US coast," 5 Sep. 2019 This year’s festival will underscore the point during downtown events at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion and adjacent stages Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 (plus daytime shows Aug. 29 at the Chicago Cultural Center). — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago jazz masters take a bow at 41st annual Jazz Festival," 23 Aug. 2019 There are a few commuter lines, all of which connect to downtown Manhattan: North Brooklyn, South Brooklyn, Astoria, Soundview (in The Bronx) and the Lower East Side, plus seasonal routes to Rockaway Beach and Governor’s Island. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Essential Things to Know Before You Visit New York City," 20 Aug. 2019 McCarthy led the officers in a pursuit through south and downtown Napa onto Big Ranch Road in unincorporated Napa County, police said. — Bay City News, The Mercury News, "Oakley man ID’d as victim in fatal napa crash," 6 Aug. 2019 Arkansas Mountain Home: The city has approved the state’s first downtown entertainment district where people will be allowed to drink alcohol while wandering around. — USA TODAY, "Summer snow, yellow jacket super nests, laundered cat: News from around our 50 states," 26 June 2019 The walkable community has three downtown districts, each with a train station for commuter rail service to Chicago, home to the headquarters... — Jessica Flint, WSJ, "Winnetka Is An Expensive Slice of Americana," 14 Mar. 2019 While Duncan was perplexed as to why more people weren’t calling downtown home, Rodie wanted to know what residents who were there did for entertainment and nightlife. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "‘Profit-with-a-purpose’ Churchill thrives in downtown Phoenix," 4 July 2019 Millions in tax revenue goes toward marketing Detroit A good chunk of the taxes that are collected downtown stay downtown rather than going into the city’s general fund or to local schools. — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "How downtown Detroit's taxes work and who really pays them," 4 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Our downtown is now inundated with condos and apartments, many with insufficient parking. — Mario Dianda, The Mercury News, "Letters to The Daily News," 6 Sep. 2019 Portofino Wyandotte is blessed with a quaint, historic downtown located right on the water. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "These are 9 definitive Downriver dining destinations," 6 Sep. 2019 Dodd rented a storefront downtown and opened a new workspace and gallery. — Anchorage Daily News, "MAKING IT: This Alaska artist’s career has been a series of leaps of faith," 6 Sep. 2019 The Greenway Plaza location offered a close-in location with less traffic than the Galleria or downtown, Daus said. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Global consulting firm opens Houston office," 5 Sep. 2019 Historically, developing condo projects downtown has been difficult to finance. — Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "High-end condo project resurrected by new developer," 5 Sep. 2019 Larimer Square’s annual Sidewalk Sale Grab some bargain-hunting buddies and take a stroll downtown in search of big savings. — Laura Daily And Bryan K. Chavez, The Know, "An Italian fest in Lakewood, dogs take over Water World and more cheap things to do in Denver this month," 4 Sep. 2019 Those nodes have been concentrated downtown and their full installation is to be completed by next summer, officials said. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "Learn about City of San Diego’s Smart Streetlight program on Tuesday," 4 Sep. 2019 San Diego Rep’s Lyceum Stage, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "12 things to do in San Diego this weekend: Barona Powwow, Latinx New Play Festival, Sand Sculpting Challenge," 30 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'downtown.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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downtown
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