: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
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Lee Shubert’s urban masterstroke proved as permanent as any real-estate coup can be in New York.
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Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
These warnings are in part based on observations of river level rises, overflowing creeks, and urban drainage systems pushed beyond capacity.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Moldova's streetwear scene is developing a distinct identity that blends post-Soviet aesthetics with global urban influences.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In criticizing the exceptions, Cleary pointed out that New York City requires five firefighters per engine to deal with its own complex urban emergencies.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
These warnings are in part based on observations of river level rises, overflowing creeks, and urban drainage systems pushed beyond capacity.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Moldova's streetwear scene is developing a distinct identity that blends post-Soviet aesthetics with global urban influences.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In criticizing the exceptions, Cleary pointed out that New York City requires five firefighters per engine to deal with its own complex urban emergencies.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urban. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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urban
adjective
ur·ban
ˈər-bən 
: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city
urban life
an urban area
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