urbanity
noun
ur·ban·i·ty
ˌər-ˈba-nə-tē 
plural urbanities
1
: the quality or state of being urbane
2
urbanities plural
: urbane acts or conduct
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In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
More than once in his reviews of Vargas Llosa’s novels, Updike took note of the author’s handsomeness and urbanity.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Their company, Southland Stories, is designed to bring to the screen the life and culture of the American South, which has been overshadowed by urbanity in pop culture, in Charlamagne’s view.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
Nature and urbanity uncomfortably thrust together — part of the allure and danger of Los Angeles.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
More than once in his reviews of Vargas Llosa’s novels, Updike took note of the author’s handsomeness and urbanity.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Their company, Southland Stories, is designed to bring to the screen the life and culture of the American South, which has been overshadowed by urbanity in pop culture, in Charlamagne’s view.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
Nature and urbanity uncomfortably thrust together — part of the allure and danger of Los Angeles.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Urbanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urbanity. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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