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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
The commonwealth's two largest counties, Jefferson and Fayette, are the only two locales where Democratic nominees outstripped their Republican opponent in 2016 and 2020.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Some two-thirds of Nevada’s population lives in Clark County, home to Las Vegas, making that the most important locale to watch (Biden won 53.7% in 2020).
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At the heart of the island is Indian Creek Country Club, which, per the Miami New Times, was the center of the locale’s social scene in the years following World War II.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
On Saturday, Trump spoke at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and, ostensibly inspired by the locale, rambled his way into an anecdote (?) about the great golfer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Some two-thirds of Nevada’s population lives in Clark County, home to Las Vegas, making that the most important locale to watch (Biden won 53.7% in 2020).
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At the heart of the island is Indian Creek Country Club, which, per the Miami New Times, was the center of the locale’s social scene in the years following World War II.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
On Saturday, Trump spoke at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and, ostensibly inspired by the locale, rambled his way into an anecdote (?) about the great golfer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Blue Shark also has a location in Urbandale and one in West Des Moines.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Other fantastic terraces will come to life at The St. Regis Riyadh, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, and other locations in 2025, extending throughout Marriott International’s Luxury Group.Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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And although the characters and setting are new, the show features plenty of nods to the original, including a kiss between Caroline and Annie reminiscent of an iconic scene between Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Kathryn and Selma Blair’s CeCe in the movie.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each week a different resource specialist is available during the program to discuss topics like early literacy, nutrition, speech and language development with the parents in a casual, one-on-one setting.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dance the night away in one of Miami’s premier nightlife venues as Summit’s signature grooves light up the room—this finale is the perfect capstone to an unforgettable week!Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Bears, then known as the Decatur Staleys, faced the Racine Cardinals — named after Racine Avenue where their home venue was Normal Park and not for the city in Wisconsin — for the first time.Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The closest lodging is about ten miles away in tiny Huntsville, and the nearest hub, with hotels, dining, and an après scene, is 30 minutes downvalley in Ogden.Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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So while the photography is lovely and the horses are impressive, the show devolves into hour after hour of similar scenes and bland drama.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Starbucks’ woes ultimately culminated in losing its charm as a warm and comfortable place to sip coffee.BYSasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah is required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border.JOSEF FEDERMAN, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Local officials and more than 500 residents have signed a petition asking the Environmental Protection Agency to declare the river a Superfund site and look into the presence of hazardous waste in the riverbed.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Acetaminophen is a good option for reducing fever and easing any soreness at the injection site, Dr. Abazia says.Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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