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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
Jose Fabian, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Höno, Björkö and Vrångö are local favorites.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
That’s kind of where all the locals live and go to school.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
They were all taken to local hospitals.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Höno, Björkö and Vrångö are local favorites.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
The seasonal locals were mostly unfazed.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
That’s kind of where all the locals live and go to school.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents at all regional beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Packing more cells onto a slightly bigger ship could usefully increase US capabilities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Anderson, a Southington native, has been a licensed hairdresser and cosmetologist since 2003.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As the video drew more attention, protesters gathered at the Shelby Police Department Friday to denounce the officer’s actions and call on the department to take action before he was fired, CNN affiliate WBTV reported.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Carol Ann Beall was arrested in connection with the death of William Reginald Sipfle on Thursday, May 28, and charged with first-degree murder for the death of William Reginald Sipfle, NBC affiliate KVOA and CBS affiliate KOLD reported, citing the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD).—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Noun
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As of May 19, nine California residents have been infected, six of them children, according to the California Department of Public Health.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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These major crimes generally affect residents, according to experts, but that doesn’t mean visitors won’t face risks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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And as the graduation caps flew high, Marcelo knows this will be a new chapter in his life and a new perspective.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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While graduation marks the end of one financial chapter, these are some of the next important financial decisions a young adult will face.—
VaNessa Duplessie,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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