urbane
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The urbane, tweed-clad ex-officer became the leading travel writer of the age of mass tourism and weekend supplements, mostly for the Manchester Guardian.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The vibe inside—serene, understated, urbane, embracing Zen-centric design principles and mass-class materials—hasn’t and doesn’t change much, from car to car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Off court he is urbane and thoughtful, and able to speak fluently in a number of languages.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
The former Olympic athlete, who has died at the age of 84, had an urbane manner and "grandee" style, although it belied more humble origins.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Bobby’s opponent that night was the urbane college professor Donald Byrne, an international master, former U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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