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

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 But retail habits have shifted and the perception that the city was unsafe increased, prompting city officials to explore how to make visitors and businesses feel more comfortable downtown. — Los Angeles Times, 6 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

Mere days after the fire, Jalapeños in midtown (yes, really) stepped in to fill the void, with the long-running taqueria suddenly finding itself a hotbed for upstart local artists on its arboreal 21st Street patio.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
One giant midtown entertainment strip may lie in our very near future, something like 30 blocks long and with gelaterias in abundance.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of midtown

Adjective

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
Today’s most successful Republicans hate the Republicans of 2001; today’s hippest Democrats hate the Democrats of 2001.

— Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hip

Noun

In the aftermath of Sacco and Vanzetti, many Italian-Americans shifted towards the center and then the right as many white ethnics moved from the inner city into the suburbs.

— Ed Simon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2026
Nearly 90% of low-income inner city residents in one Emory University study have experienced trauma.

— Maayan Aviv, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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

On the Monday before the layoffs, Morgan Hughes and JoJo Burkhard were knocking on doors in Kettering, a Dayton suburb.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The protests started in the Parisian suburbs, where poverty levels are high, then spread to Paris itself and other French towns, including Marseille, Strasbourg, Tours and Lille.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of suburb

Adjective

This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens (a fashionable neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and interior shops), is full of surprises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Van Wissen and Lupker hope to expand the service to such fashionable cities as London, New York, Milan and Los Angeles, and are eyeing emerging destinations like Turkey and Morocco, too.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The shoe choice is also in character for Parker, whose real-life wardrobe has long been closely associated with stylish and luxury footwear.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
These exist in both the structures of her music and the fantastical world building achieved through presenting herself as a stylish equine named Stella Stallion that exists in a natural wonderland world that’s like if Lisa Frank met Planet Earth.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

Read More The Force Case from Casetify comes in a handful of trendy colors, and supports MagSafe accessories and chargers.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Happy hour at home gets a designer twist with these trendy ribbed tumblers that can sport salt rims for margaritas and stack neatly on your bar cart.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026