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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With budget and belief, Spielberg turned his small-town dreams into a huge production that had a significant impact on the sci-fi cinema landscape.
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Hollywood was founded by daredevils, from the cowboys who galloped here to become stuntmen, to the small-town girls who bucked the pressure to get married and moved west to chase a one-in-a-million dream.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The charm of the small-town setting is matched only by the slow-burn romance between the two leads, and the Wilder Family gives serious Brady Bunch vibes.
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Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
There are also five-star restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops, family-friendly attractions, and more—all at a small-town pace, making Jensen Beach a gem worth visiting along Florida’s Treasure Coast between Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Hollywood was founded by daredevils, from the cowboys who galloped here to become stuntmen, to the small-town girls who bucked the pressure to get married and moved west to chase a one-in-a-million dream.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The charm of the small-town setting is matched only by the slow-burn romance between the two leads, and the Wilder Family gives serious Brady Bunch vibes.
—
Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
There are also five-star restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops, family-friendly attractions, and more—all at a small-town pace, making Jensen Beach a gem worth visiting along Florida’s Treasure Coast between Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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