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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Finding clever new ways to tell a familiar story of crooked cops and small-town corruption, the movie calls to mind both the deadpan thrillers of the Coen brothers and the downbeat ’70s crime flicks of French helmer Alain Corneau. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 This time around, the monsignor of a small-town church is found dead under mysterious circumstances, and Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is summoned to investigate. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Those multi-million-dollar transfers will also leave a lasting financial legacy for his family and small-town Florida club Frenzi. ABC News, 19 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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