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urbane

[ur-bayn] / ɜrˈbeɪn /


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Though Amanda Peet has worked steadily in television in recent years, the sincere and urbane comedy “Fantasy Life” marks her first role in a movie since 2015.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

Modi, as the Italian was affectionately called, was urbane, well-groomed and handsome, while Soutine was destitute, sickly and notoriously unwashed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

Sir Andreas told the BBC in 2002 how he had been described as an "urbane liberal" by the Daily Mail for this controversial move "and I was so pleased with the 'urbane'."

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

He felt deeply drawn to him, and not solely because he was intrigued by the contrast between O’Brien’s urbane manner and his prizefighter’s physique.

From "1984" by George Orwell


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