as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of district
Cities and the counties would have the option to pledge local tax revenue from inside the STAR bond district toward repaying bonds, but wouldn’t have to.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The Eagles secured an early advantage and built on their lead, securing a 73-66 victory to stay undefeated in district play.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Final touches Tim Witkowski, Aramark’s district manager for the Kansas City region, said the last 24 hours before the game is spent putting the final touches around Arrowhead.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
One photograph, from the Myeongdong shopping district, is nearly all wall, a plane of battered brick and concrete.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The Eagles secured an early advantage and built on their lead, securing a 73-66 victory to stay undefeated in district play.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Final touches Tim Witkowski, Aramark’s district manager for the Kansas City region, said the last 24 hours before the game is spent putting the final touches around Arrowhead.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
One photograph, from the Myeongdong shopping district, is nearly all wall, a plane of battered brick and concrete.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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The neighborhood is also home to the steakhouse Ossobuco as well as the stunning new and elevated location of Chef Niven Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Last year, more than 100 egrets formed a rookery in the Shady Oaks neighborhood in northwest Burleson.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, unique and exotic high-performance vehicles will be arrayed on Supercar Avenue, providing a rare glimpse into the most exclusive precincts of the automotive world.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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Discover world-class shopping, indulge in exquisite food and beverages, relax in the waterfront precincts, and experience an array of events and theatre productions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA 03:14 Noem, who held her state's lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Areas affected by the fire are being repopulated, and residents are being escorted to repopulated zones between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The itinerary here is always evolving, so head to their experiences section to see what’s currently on offer.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Giveaway Entities’ right to amend these Official Rules, in whole or in part, does not apply to this Arbitration section.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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