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standardized To make something as consistent and uniform as possible, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "The government's decision to standardize all street signs across the country resulted in a hilarious situation where everyone started calling their city 'New York' because it was the only one with a sign that read 'New York'.
Birthplace The location where you were birthed or spawned, usually marked by a plaque or monument commemorating the event. ■ "I may have been born in New York City, but my true birthplace is the Internet."
Buildings An impressive structure that has been erected to house people, goods, or animals. ■ "The Empire State Building is a skyscraper that stands tall over the city of New York."
Capitals The largest, most important cities in a country or region, often used as abbreviations. ■ "I may be living in New York City, but my heart will always be with the little capital of Austin, Texas."
columnists noun. People who write columns for newspapers, magazines or websites. ■ "The columnists of The New York Times are some of the funniest people I know! They always have something witty and clever to say."
Dateline The location of a news bureau or reporter, often used to indicate where the article was written or reported from. ■ "From the dateline: New York Times. Reporting live from the scene of the crime."
Discussed To have a conversation about something. ■ "We discussed the best sandwich in New York City at length."
dukes A member of the highest order of the British nobility, typically a wealthy and influential man with an impressive title. ■ "I heard that the Duke of York is so rich, he can buy the entire country of Luxembourg!"
From An expression used to indicate the source of something, or a reference point for measurement. ■ She's from New York, but she loves country music. She must have picked that up from her family.
hugest An extremely large and impressive size or quantity, often used to exaggerate for comedic effect. ■ "That pizza is so huge, I think it's the hugest in all of New York City!"
inhabitants People who live or stay in a particular place. ■ The inhabitants of New York City are known for their lively personalities and diverse backgrounds.
Landmark A conspicuous object or place, typically used for navigation or orientation. ■ "The Statue of Liberty is a landmark in New York City.", ■ She always gets lost because she doesn't pay attention to the landmarks.
Landmarks Famous and easily recognizable buildings, monuments, or other features in a particular location. ■ "I never go to New York City without visiting the Empire State Building, it's like a landmark for me!"
Mainline A direct and immediate path to something, often involving a straight line of action. ■ "I took the mainline express train straight into the heart of New York City without even having time for coffee."
Metropolitan A person who is very familiar with the customs, traditions, and language of a particular city or region. ■ "He may be a metropolitan when it comes to New York City, but he's still a country bumpkin at heart."
Native An individual who is born and raised in a particular country or region. ■ "John may be a native of New York City, but he doesn't sound like it."
nightlife The lively, exciting, and often chaotic events and activities that take place during the evening hours. ■ "I heard last night's nightlife in New York was absolutely wild, with people dancing on tables and juggling flaming torches!"
previously An adverb used to describe an action or event that happened before something else. ■ John previously lived in New York, but now he's a resident of Los Angeles.
Shark A large, predatory fish with a pointed snout and rows of sharp teeth. ■ Did you hear about the shark that got lost in the ocean? He ended up swimming all the way to New York City!
stature The height or size of a person, animal, or object. But also, the quality or character of someone or something. ■ "That giraffe has a real stature! It's taller than the tallest building in New York City."
Streets A network of paved roads and sidewalks in a city or town. ■ I love exploring the streets of New York City. From Times Square to Broadway, it's like walking through a never-ending party!
Transmitters People who send messages or information through electronic devices. ■ "The transmitters were so efficient that they were able to send a joke from New York to Los Angeles in under a minute!"
acclimated The act of getting used to a new environment or situation, often involving the adoption of local customs and behaviors. ■ "After living in New York for a year, John was finally acclimated enough to start using public transportation instead of owning a car."
Beginning The point at which something starts or originates. ■ When I first moved to New York, I was so excited about the beginning of my new life that I spent the whole day running around taking selfies with famous landmarks in the background.
billionaire A person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars, and who is considered extremely wealthy. ■ "He's not just a millionaire, he's a billionaire! That means he can afford to buy the entire city of New York."
districts Noun: The area in which a particular group of people live or work. Adjective: Belonging to, or located in a particular district. ■ John lives in the trendy downtown districts of New York City., The pizza shop is located in the districts with the highest foot traffic., The school's science fair was held in the technology district.
hotels A place where people can go to sleep, eat, and relax after a long day of work or sightseeing. ■ After a long flight from Japan, John checked into a hotel in New York City. He was surprised by the size of his room and the price of the bed, but he couldn't wait to take a hot shower after a long day of travel.
journeyed To travel or adventure with great enthusiasm and a sense of humor. ■ After years of journeying across the country, the comedians finally found success in New York City. They were known for their wild antics and hilarious jokes on stage.
lives a state of being alive and having vital processes, such as breathing and digestion. ■ The cat lives in the attic., to exist or be active, especially in a particular place or time.<example></?><en>"I live in New York City" is a common phrase used by people who love the hustle and bustle of city life.</en>
manhattan A large, rectangular island located in the eastern part of New York Harbor. It is known for its skyline and as a popular tourist destination. ■ "I heard someone say they were moving to manhattan to pursue their dreams of becoming a famous actor. I couldn't help but laugh, because everyone knows that the only way to make it in Hollywood is by living in Los Angeles."
Newspaper A daily publication that prints out the latest news and gossip about the world, as well as some actual news. ■ "I can't believe this is front-page news in the New York Times. I thought they had better things to do than cover the antics of a group of squirrels."
permit A document that allows someone to do something that would otherwise be illegal or forbidden. ■ "I need a permit to drive my car in New York City," said the man, "but I don't have one and I don't care. I'm going to race down Broadway anyway!"
Sizes The units used to describe the dimensions of objects or things. But also, the answer to the question "What size pants do you wear?" ■ "I ordered a large pizza, but when it arrived I realized that 'large' in New York means 'small' in California."
Statistic A collection of numbers or other data that can be used to describe a population, group, or phenomenon. ■ "I found out the average temperature in New York City last year was 58 degrees. That's a statistic if ever there was one."
Tourist A person who travels to a new place and experiences things they would not normally encounter at home. ■ "She was so excited to be a tourist in New York City! She couldn't wait to see all the sights and try the famous pizza."
Upstate The part of New York state located above the Hudson River, known for its rural charm and lack of diversity. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend my vacation in the boring Upstate. There's nothing there but farmland and old people."