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a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of local
Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
From lawyers and politicians to local teachers and Imams, the sea of sit-down interviewees grows as quickly and noticeably as the number of protesters on the day itself.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
But locals say the technology can’t always tell a fog bank from a nascent fire.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
As of press time, prices are hovering around $4,400 per ounce, about double the price just two years ago, drawing the attention of criminal groups looking to abuse the land and the local people for considerable profit.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
From lawyers and politicians to local teachers and Imams, the sea of sit-down interviewees grows as quickly and noticeably as the number of protesters on the day itself.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
This reality impacted hotels and restaurants hard, as word spread, even among Baltimore locals, that the Inner Harbor is dangerous and the police are spread thin.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
But locals say the technology can’t always tell a fog bank from a nascent fire.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Norris and Mike Mladenik will be the headlines, as well as regional experts who will share their expertise during seminars included with admission.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Altos Labs, one of the highest-profile bets on cell rejuvenation, launched with $3 billion in funding in 2022 and reportedly counts Amazon founder and the world’s fourth-wealthiest person Jeff Bezos as an early backer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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For the young generation of digital natives navigating AI anxiety around keeping up with peers using the technology and AI displacing them from jobs, the fear of the technology making people dumber is dominant.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ketchum, a native of Oregon who now lives in the Idaho capital, fronts the Train Robbers and plays rhythm guitar.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the first few days of operation, only 50 people per day will be allowed to cross both ways, Egypt’s state-affiliates AlQahera News reported on Monday, citing an unidentified source.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy From 'Goldilocks-fit' layers to a double-wide chair built for stargazing, these are the gear essentials our editors—and their partners—actually love.—
The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fear, anger and solidarity are colliding across Minneapolis, as residents describe a city where daily life now relies on warnings and mutual care.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The off-campus event attended by the student who died was connected to the Theta Omega chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity at Northern Arizona University, according to Flagstaff police and the fraternity administration.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arrivals could signal to weary supporters that, while everyone knows how this story will end, Wolves would at least like to make the final couple of chapters entertaining.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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