small-town
adjective
: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl
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Beyond the glamour, the museum also traces her Johnston County roots, revealing how a small-town North Carolina upbringing shaped one of the silver screen's most enduring stars.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
As Duke, Schell provided the small-town Gomer with a somewhat more worldly city boy pal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2026
With dramatic scenery, Native culture and small-town charm, Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s most memorable and meaningful destinations.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Got the gambling bug as a teenager in small-town Ohio, an addiction that would ruin his life at almost every stop.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
As Duke, Schell provided the small-town Gomer with a somewhat more worldly city boy pal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2026
With dramatic scenery, Native culture and small-town charm, Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s most memorable and meaningful destinations.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Got the gambling bug as a teenager in small-town Ohio, an addiction that would ruin his life at almost every stop.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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