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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 exact time that the trio will become visible will vary depending on your location, so be sure to check a trusted source such as the Stellarium smartphone app to get precise timings for your locale.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The locations aren’t just picturesque settings for action but part of the subject—as if the film were both a fictional drama and a documentary about the locale.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
The powerful in Hollywood seem terrified of the potential for everyday Americans — in cities, in rural locales, and everywhere in between — to be radicalized by our world.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
This season of Paradise was filmed at a new locale in Costa Rica.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The locations aren’t just picturesque settings for action but part of the subject—as if the film were both a fictional drama and a documentary about the locale.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
The powerful in Hollywood seem terrified of the potential for everyday Americans — in cities, in rural locales, and everywhere in between — to be radicalized by our world.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
This season of Paradise was filmed at a new locale in Costa Rica.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
Noun
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The Paper Store is open at their new location in Bristol, Connecticut, according to the business.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Answer: Select a lightly shady to full sun location for your rain lily planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The party was held in an outdoor setting that had a blue and white balloon arch and cake bearing the same colors.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The passport offers deals at 40 Windsor businesses, including coffee shops, boutiques and access to arts and entertainment venues, according to the campaign's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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As brands trim budgets and try to convey a feeling of exclusivity with intimate venues, editors are increasingly struggling to secure invitations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In a statement published on Wednesday, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department said that Foxcroft's body was found inside one of the chambers at the scene of the fire.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The famous southwest London venue, which opened in 1899 and was designed by Frank Matcham, the architect who is responsible for some of London’s most iconic theatres including the Palladium and the Coliseum, is the scene of Damsgaard’s coronation as Brentford’s player of the year for 2024-25.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and keep it out of the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The obituary section of the Kerrville community news site was dotted with tributes to victims, including Eastland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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The state decided to build the facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remote site used for flight training.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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