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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
Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding Take advantage of New Bern’s coastal locale by renting a standup paddle board from Banx Watersports, which is perched on the water’s edge.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Ellingham attributes this decline to the country’s rising labor costs, causing companies to seek out a cheaper needle in locales like Vietnam.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Inter-con Security was hiring security officers to service locales such as Chase Banks, county buildings and for the MTS trolley system.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Ellingham attributes this decline to the country’s rising labor costs, causing companies to seek out a cheaper needle in locales like Vietnam.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Inter-con Security was hiring security officers to service locales such as Chase Banks, county buildings and for the MTS trolley system.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The agency did not disclose the location of the home where the fawn was found.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Not everyone who sees the Chicks out on the road this year will necessarily get them in quite as perfect a setting as the Yaamava’ Theater.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In the sixth inning, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett with his 137th career home run at the club’s home venue.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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While player welfare is a real concern with temperatures expected to exceed 90 F (32 C) in the hottest World Cup venues, some say the hydration breaks are just an excuse for broadcasters to go to commercials in the middle of the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Brianna, 29, and Kierianna, 26, fled the scene after the attack but were eventually arrested by police.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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That shifts a little further to the south, allowing for warmer air to be in place across the upper Midwest.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The site was then converted into a schoolhouse to accommodate all the children living on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators working to gather evidence from scene Investigators with the NTSB and FAA are working to gather evidence from the crash site, according to Graham.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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