neighborhood

1
as in vicinity
an approximate amount, extent, or degree a movie that's said to have cost in the neighborhood of 100 million dollars

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2
as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?

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3
as in town
the people living in a particular area invited practically the whole neighborhood over for a big party

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4
as in backyard
an adjoining region or space we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome

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Recent Examples of neighborhood Floor-to-ceiling panes over excellent views of East Liberty Presbyterian Church and scores of passersby exploring the neighborhood. Ryan Deto, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 This gently restored and updated 1940s home designed by master architect Richard Neutra in a historic Hollywood Hills neighborhood is now on the market for just under $2.5 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025 Rocky’s Restaurant is the last remaining Italian-American restaurant in a neighborhood that was once the epicenter of the city’s sizable Italian population. USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Nearly a month after deadly wildfires ripped through Los Angeles neighborhoods, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) has finally reopened in Malibu, California. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neighborhood 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
Noun
  • Being anywhere near Flores’ vicinity in that category certainly says something.
    Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
  • At 6-3, nearly 330 pounds, Williams is a disruptive force against the run, soaking up blockers, while trapping any runner in his vicinity like a black hole.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The case against Adams was brought under the previous U.S. attorney for the district, Damien Williams, who stepped down before Trump became president.
    Jake Offenhartz, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
  • But some applications created conflict, such as one in Benedict's district where a homeowner wanted to build a porch.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The 22-year-old, who shared her story in a Reddit post this week, explained that her also 22-year-old girlfriend, Layne, had been out of town dealing with personal matters.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
  • After April 1, only one town on the railroad between Litchfield and Delano – a distance of 38 miles – can boast of open saloons.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Of those, 103 were commercial flocks, while the remaining were backyard flocks.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
  • China's growing presence in America's backyard could grant the communist country access to Florida's coast, coinciding with a dramatic rise in Chinese national border encounters.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Trump changing his tune after the election is hardly unique — as many of his predecessors have recast their foreign policies over time.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Trump has changed his tune on Vladimir Putin as the clock ticks on his vow to stop the costly war between Russia and Ukraine.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The cease-fire's current phase does not appear to be affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's stunning proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, welcomed by Israel but vehemently rejected by Palestinians and most of the international community.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The stop, at Lake Street and Damen Avenue, is closer to businesses in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor and residents of the Westhaven community.
    Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This includes decisions big and small — from burning a city to the ground or keeping it intact, or choosing to bring an item back to a shop, only for the owner to name it after you in gratitude.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Suited for low-impact hikes, city walking tours, or leisurely outdoor activities, these active sandals are an impressive 50 percent off for a limited time.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • During the 14th edition of one of the Western Suburbs signature culinary events, from Feb. 27 through March 9, 22 La Grange dining establishments will offer special menus reflecting the village’s culinary heritage.
    Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Throughout, Chuang’s viewpoint reflects a fondness for the community and a necessary patience for the recurrent frustrations of village life.
    Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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