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the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe
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Recent Examples of locale
However, many locales around the world don't allow e-unis on public roads, footpaths or even bike lanes, restricting their use to private land or maybe business parks and university campuses with permission.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Set in the fictional White Lotus locale in Koh Samui, Thailand, a group of disparate American travelers attempt to find solace — or escape — in a lux wellness retreat removed from technology and the bustle of their daily lives.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
This line has it all, with everything needed to add a touch of the luxury locale from the bathroom to the backyard.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Cara Cara’s tonal blue florals will get you in the mood for a garden affair, while Farm Rio’s vibrant blooms are fit for a tropical locale.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Set in the fictional White Lotus locale in Koh Samui, Thailand, a group of disparate American travelers attempt to find solace — or escape — in a lux wellness retreat removed from technology and the bustle of their daily lives.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
This line has it all, with everything needed to add a touch of the luxury locale from the bathroom to the backyard.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Cara Cara’s tonal blue florals will get you in the mood for a garden affair, while Farm Rio’s vibrant blooms are fit for a tropical locale.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
Noun
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Sutton said that many similar protests were planned at the hundreds of national park locations across the country.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The location served as a Civil War hospital during the local Battle of Folck’s Mill.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The inspiration for the video came from the 1990s setting of The Electric State, which arrives on Netflix March 14.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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From Valentine's Day bake offs to sweet moments in serene settings, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given fans minor glimpses into their family life One thing is for sure: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle love being parents.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The majority of the bayside Shelter Island venue’s 2025 concerts have ticket prices between $37.50 and $70.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Goldfarb, the owner, says the venue will feature its own food court with restaurants and eateries including California Pizza Kitchen, Mr. Beast Burger, Great American Cookies, Buddy V.’s Cake Slice, Man vs. Fries and Ballpark Bites.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One shell casing was recovered at the scene, police sources said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hell breaks loose when one of the Mickeys is presumed dead and a replacement duplicate tries to take his place.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trump said that businesses will have clarity after April 2, when his reciprocal tariffs are set to be put in place.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tuesday’s championship: St. Francis, Pa., at Central, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Northeast Conference women Monday, Thursday, Sunday at campus sites Central, the No. 3 seed, opens play on Monday at home to No. 6 seed Chicago State hoping to kick off a run to its first NCAA Tournament.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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The site itemizes workforce reductions, grant cancellations, asset sales and other savings to the government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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