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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
Paris is still a prime locale for the ultra-wealthy to put down roots, but many other cities have trumped it due to their relaxed tax regulations.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The show was set primarily in the seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine, though Jessica often traveled to other locales as cases unfolded.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The Lochmill Capital interior was a set, but almost everything else was shot in recognizable locales around the city, sometimes late at night.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Sphere initially targeted London as the locale for its second venue.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The show was set primarily in the seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine, though Jessica often traveled to other locales as cases unfolded.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The Lochmill Capital interior was a set, but almost everything else was shot in recognizable locales around the city, sometimes late at night.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Sphere initially targeted London as the locale for its second venue.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Smith said a model incorporating all trade union concerns works at Fullstack Modular in Carson, for example, where workers benefit from, among other things, being able to work at one location rather than ever-changing construction sites.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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HollyStudio can be used to fine-tune the video and audio settings and brings higher-quality audio and video within reach of more people.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The firm has consulted on water and sewer rate-setting in the state for more than 30 years, officials said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The extreme cold and winter weather forecasts for Friday through Sunday have resulted in some venue closings and event cancellations in Metro Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is ample parking at the venue.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
Mark Price
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All the key players in the industry are in one place and discussing how to get our society to the next stage in a responsible way.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kelley Blue Book’s 12th annual Best Buy Awards were released and the car valuation site gave the top title of best new model overall to the 2026 Nissan Leaf, a fully electric model.—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The bloc has also been scrutinizing X over accusations that Grok generated antisemitic material and has asked the site for more information.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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