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urbane

[ur-bayn] / ɜrˈbeɪn /


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Off court he is urbane and thoughtful, and able to speak fluently in a number of languages.

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

His elegant and urbane Oedipus, a politician on the cusp of a momentous victory, prides himself on not playing by the old rules.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

After Boose cruised through “12 to 12,” Sombr’s urbane, disco-funky single, Boose leaped into the hotel’s turquoise pool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

Born Jyoti in a village in India, she assumes the more urbane name Jasmine at age 15.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Their sharp eyes carefully took in the more polished, urbane stance of Carlisle, who, flanked by Emmett and Jasper, stepped guardedly forward to meet them.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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