urbane
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Introduced in 2020 and revised for the 2025 model-year, the GV80 is smartly attired, with an urbane flair very unlike the genre’s usual rustications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Off court he is urbane and thoughtful, and able to speak fluently in a number of languages.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
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
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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