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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The country legend and 15-time Grammy winner, officially born on April 29, 1933, has long embraced a unique birthday tradition rooted in a bit of small-town paperwork confusion.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Elroy Eatery is a casual, small-town spot serving hearty brunches and lunch.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Dad’s House is set in small-town suburban Australia, where 13-year-old child of divorce, Sean, spends every second weekend with his laidback, but well meaning dad, Ian.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Davis has long been a poster child for slow, measured growth, with voters repeatedly demanding a voice in development decisions to preserve the city’s small-town feel.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Elroy Eatery is a casual, small-town spot serving hearty brunches and lunch.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Dad’s House is set in small-town suburban Australia, where 13-year-old child of divorce, Sean, spends every second weekend with his laidback, but well meaning dad, Ian.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Davis has long been a poster child for slow, measured growth, with voters repeatedly demanding a voice in development decisions to preserve the city’s small-town feel.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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