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

But despite having it as a home base during the 2013 WNBA Finals, the Dream had to move from downtown Atlanta to Duluth – a suburb in Gwinnett County – for Game 3 because of Disney On Ice. — Jill Martin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Leland is about a 140-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 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

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 Tuesday, climate and social justice activist Greta Thunberg joined students at a high school in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Alexandros Paporakis, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly plotting to open fire at a Hindu temple in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, Palatine Police said at a news conference on Thursday.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of suburb

Adjective

This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

This particular footwear has been becoming increasingly trendy in recent years, with many a platform shoe strutting down the 2026 Primetime Emmy red carpet.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
New music, new sounds, and changing that algorithm again to the good side, to the trendy side of stuff.

— Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026