midtown

noun

Definition of midtownnext
as in downtown

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Recent Examples of midtown Charlotte’s center city, which includes uptown, midtown and South End, has seen an influx of job announcements. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a Sunday morning police shooting that occurred during a traffic stop in Kansas City’s midtown. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Perched 1,000 feet above midtown, the night continued at The Edge’s Marquee Skydeck, where Cloonee took the party to the literal next level with an extended solo set. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2026 My friends are all moving into two apartments, one in midtown and one in Jersey City. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midtown
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downtown
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  • Nearly 12-foot ceilings and walls of glass keep the interiors bright, while a wraparound terrace overlooks downtown Miami, Biscayne Bay, and Key Biscayne.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Ishika Samant / Getty After multiple days when the location of those games remained in flux, a fix was announced Tuesday that will keep the Dream playing in the larger, downtown venue.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Midtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midtown. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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