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
“The Byrd Machine is the most urbane and genteel dictatorship in America,” wrote journalist John Gunther in his 1947 bestselling book Inside USA.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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