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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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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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This could be from the location of your choosing (home, beach, coffee shop, hotel, park, etc.) and from different locations of your choosing on different days.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
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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This is not the first time this image has been seen in a Sacramento educational setting — two students were suspended from Umoja International Academy, then called Kit Carson International Academy, for circulating the same counterfeit bills on campus.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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This also marks a return to the Yuengling Center, a venue with rich WWE history, including the 1995 Royal Rumble and the WWE Thunderdome.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Following the accident, Seabrook and a passenger exited the Kia and ran away from the scene, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And Aeromexico is giving denizens of the Valley of the Sun a new option to Mexico City’s diverse cultural scene, delicious food, and historic sights.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 12 Mar. 2025.
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