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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
Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Boise officials have reminded local businesses that bottomless mimosas and other unlimited-drink deals are prohibited in the city.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Year after year, BottleRock gives locals a diverse palette of music to experience.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Boise officials have reminded local businesses that bottomless mimosas and other unlimited-drink deals are prohibited in the city.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Three artworks were also displayed around Rome, and one in particular outside PM23 — Instagrammable opportunities for tourists and locals alike.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Year after year, BottleRock gives locals a diverse palette of music to experience.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Asian chip stocks climbed Friday, lifting several regional markets even as broader Asia-Pacific trade remained mixed.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hi Lab has unveiled HyDee, a portable hydrogen fuel-cell power unit designed to replace conventional lithium batteries in mobile and off-grid operations, as part of its showcase at CES 2026.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the fifth floor is the atrium, where GM's deep ties with artist and Detroit native Harry Bertoia are on display with a dramatic steel sculpture.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Weir, a Bay Area native, was a founding member of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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After beginning as an unpaid intern with the Cleveland Cavaliers and landing a position as an assistant with Cleveland’s G League affiliate in Canton, Ohio, Skeeter’s career path also took him through Atlanta just like Lee.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The blaze caused severe damage to the synagogue's administrative office and its library, according to ABC affiliate station WAPT in Jackson.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the goal is to enhance safety, residents have some concerns.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In November, the actress exclusively told PEOPLE about entering a new chapter of her life.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Archaeologists and students recently uncovered an 18th-century Catholic mission in Texas — a discovery that clarifies a key chapter in the early history of the Lone Star State.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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