core city

noun

Definition of core citynext
as in inner city

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  1. inner city
  2. garden city
  3. downtown
Noun
  • Nearly 90% of low-income inner city residents in one Emory University study have experienced trauma.
    — Maayan Aviv, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Welcome to this week’s Sick and Shut Down List, with eateries from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach, from the inner city to the mall food court to a country club.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of inner city
Noun
  • Although Marrakech is known as The Red City, it is also known as a garden city, and the resort is an homage to that.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
    — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Definition of garden city
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Set tastefully back from busy downtown streets, the discreet entrance opens up into a striking lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Originally scheduled to film in downtown Livingston through October 10, Pawn Shop had production temporarily shut down from October 3-5 following a vote from the Livingston, Montana City Commission in response to local backlash and safety concerns.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of downtown
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“Core city.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core%20city. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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