Main Street

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Recent Examples of Main Street Part of American pop culture, synonymous with the age of the automobile, the rise of consumerism and the death of small town Main Street, America’s malls have had a rough ride in the 21st century. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 According to police, Murren was traveling south on Main Street on an e-bike when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025 The new show, set to debut at the Main Street Opera House on July 17, will present a 15-minute film about Disney’s life before the curtain rises to reveal an Audio-Animatronic of the legendary filmmaker and theme park creator. Colson Thayer, People.com, 15 July 2025 After 70 years of family ownership, the popular Holiday Market on Main Street in Royal Oak was sold to new owners in December. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Main Street
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Main Street
Noun
  • Regulators said the proposal might have also slowed deliveries, hurt already-low driver pay and pushed more heavy truck traffic onto side streets instead of interstates.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 24 July 2025
  • Many side streets stay untouched, a point of consternation over the years for residents.
    John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Fans mob the surrounding streets, trudging back into pubs and bustling clubs on the high street.
    Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
  • Inditex has been etching out a clear lead on high street rival H&M, which posted weaker-than-expected fiscal first quarter revenues in March, as sales continue to soften at the Swedish fashion giant.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Although the current forecast is not expected to cause major travel impacts, secondary roads and overpasses will likely be impacted across Middle Tennessee Monday evening and into the night, said the weather service.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Parker said most highways are in decent shape, and road crews will focus on frontage and secondary roads.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • How fast a vehicle can go from zero to 60 miles per hour is a bragging point for manufacturers trying to sell vehicles Motorists who access State Route 109, often from side roads from a growing number of home developments in Lebanon and Wilson County, are also taking note.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Many side roads in Louisville remain slick in the aftermath of two snow storms last week.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Main Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Main%20Street. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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