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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But the rageful engine driving Cross’s actions is more disquieting than simple family or small-town drama.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The online senior living concierge last month polled 3,007 Americans based on age, gender and geography to find out which small-town thoroughfares offer big opportunities to take a wellness walk.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
There’s money here, obviously, but also a kind of small-town charm.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Lake Placid’s renaissance has transformed it into Central Florida's most surprising small-town escape with an unhurried pace and a slice of Americana.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The online senior living concierge last month polled 3,007 Americans based on age, gender and geography to find out which small-town thoroughfares offer big opportunities to take a wellness walk.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
There’s money here, obviously, but also a kind of small-town charm.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Lake Placid’s renaissance has transformed it into Central Florida's most surprising small-town escape with an unhurried pace and a slice of Americana.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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