urbanity

noun

Definition of urbanitynext
as in cosmopolitanism

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Recent Examples of urbanity 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 The original structure was designed in the 1920s, when Los Angeles officials enlisted the New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue to validate the city’s distinct urbanity with a landmark building on a prominent site downtown. — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023 These sounds have a way of transporting people and their mindsets away from the urbanity of the street, and also reflect that our language is alive, spoken intergenerationally by elders and children alike. — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for urbanity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urbanity
  1. sophistication
  2. intellectualism
  3. education
  4. erudition
  5. gentility
  6. learning
  7. literacy
Noun
  • The store was described as featuring a mix of Disneyland’s energy and Paris’ sophistication by Jean-Marc Bellaiche, chief executive officer.
    — Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As threats grow in sophistication and frequency, security teams will only need more resources, funding, tools and people.
    — David Monnier, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of sophistication
Noun
  • 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
  • Eventually Faithfull found an interest in performing in plays and, entranced by Buddy Holly and Joan Baez and Simone de Beauvoir, folk music, and arty café intellectualism as well.
    — Bill Wyman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of intellectualism
Noun
  • That’s why education is built into the shopping experience.
    — Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of education
Noun
  • By then, the only two Italian women who had received a degree as recognition for their erudition were Piscopia at the University of Padua in 1678, and Laura Bassi at the University of Bologna in 1732.
    — Manuela Callari, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of erudition
Noun
  • 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
  • Ed’s monstrous behavior under the influence of cortisone shatters the veneer of middle-class gentility to reveal the fault lines repressed beneath it.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of gentility
Noun
  • Industry volunteers could mentor students on real-world applications like data analysis and machine learning, educating through hands-on experience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.
    — Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of learning
Noun
  • This will expand credit access and improve financial literacy among entrepreneurs.
    — Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.
    — Delano Massey, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of literacy

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“Urbanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urbanity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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