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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Her co-star Richardson, who plays Twila, a small-town woman described as equal parts abrasive and fearless, will seek consideration in the supporting actress category. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 The author — who also wrote the books behind Netflix’s other popular small-town drama, Virgin River — confirmed on Facebook in June 2025 that Sullivan’s Crossing had been renewed for a fourth season. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 Venture out beyond the square, and the small-town USA illusion breaks. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 Her distinctly unglamorous performance spans Martin’s small-town West Virginia beginnings to a professional career shadowed by her abusive manager-turned-husband (Ben Foster). ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for small-town

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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