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a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of local
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
She was joined onstage by local legends Caetano Veloso, a tropicália pioneer, and his sister Maria Bethânia, one of the best-selling artists in Brazilian history.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Data center proposals have come to Franklin County, and the county recently voted to recommend one despite the opposition of hundreds of locals.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
Almost a decade ago, a Palos Township trustee came under fire for Facebook comments insinuating that local schools were full of undocumented Middle Eastern students.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
She was joined onstage by local legends Caetano Veloso, a tropicália pioneer, and his sister Maria Bethânia, one of the best-selling artists in Brazilian history.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
Noun
Most professional theaters are located downtown, where productions that grapple with issues important to locals, like immigration and Latino culture, appear less frequently.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Data center proposals have come to Franklin County, and the county recently voted to recommend one despite the opposition of hundreds of locals.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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The Laguna Playhouse has been a regional theater cornerstone of the Southern California performing arts community for more than a century.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Each cell is stocked with paralyzed tree crickets, katydids and other orthoptera insects.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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But like most cells in the body, B cells can malfunction or not function fully, enabling cancer cells to evade them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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McManus’ exit leaves rookie sixth-round pick and Severna Park native Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik as the two kickers on Green Bay’s roster.—
Steve Megargee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The Rangers parked their AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the Wolf Pack have endured all these years.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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That’s as nearby developments are adding residents and students, too.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Now, the longtime CEO wakes up to a blank outlook calendar; Hartz sold her company in a $500 million exit, and is deciding on her next chapter in the wake of parting ways with her brainchild.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Standing here with some of the team who’ve been with me for years, alongside new faces from this next chapter, really hit me.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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