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Recent Examples of urbanity
In this volume, the designer reflects deeply on the diverse aesthetics of French urbanity versus rural living.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
By all accounts, artist and elephant shared the same Gallic urbanity and optimistic outlook.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Emerging from the confines of urbanity, the true capabilities of the S7's heart began to show.
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
The original safari outfitter, Banana Republic’s recent designs nod to its adventurous heritage while maintaining a sophisticated urbanity.
—Ryan Haase, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
By all accounts, artist and elephant shared the same Gallic urbanity and optimistic outlook.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Emerging from the confines of urbanity, the true capabilities of the S7's heart began to show.
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
The original safari outfitter, Banana Republic’s recent designs nod to its adventurous heritage while maintaining a sophisticated urbanity.
—Ryan Haase, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urbanity
Noun
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Where denim can be more casual, a blazer will add a touch of sophistication to the look.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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The frames are thin all the way around, for a barely-there look that gives you a sense of sophistication.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just look at Kayvon Thibodeaux, who entered the league not just as a top edge rusher but as an entrepreneur and cultural commentator—launching a crypto literacy initiative during his draft campaign and openly challenging narratives around Black athletes and intellectualism.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But Kennedy’s Camelot at least tried to elevate idealism, intellectualism, and the modern elegance of a pillbox hat.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No erudition added to five paragraphs of very carefully worded, almost mollifying, explanation?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of those decades, the drop in theatrical production was not accompanied by a rise in Times Square gentility.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hugo’s success comes from adaptability, innovation, and constant learning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the truth is the learning is about much more than expressing remorse.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s lived out in real-time, through team wellness programs, financial literacy workshops, intentional family support, and shared moments of joy.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Eggers has written nearly 50 books, runs an international youth literacy organization and his many honors include a Newbery Medal, The American Book Award, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Education and the TED Prize.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Urbanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urbanity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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