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as in native
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
Bailey Loosemore, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Green’s plan also includes phasing out the Hawaii Tourism Authority, replacing it with a nonprofit Destination Stewardship Organization aimed at prioritizing local values, sustainability, and community engagement over mass-market promotion.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
But locals point to unseen things that distort the peace of the natural area.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Here's more about McConnell's response and local farmers' reactions from politics reporter Lucas Aulbach.
—Bailey Loosemore, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Green’s plan also includes phasing out the Hawaii Tourism Authority, replacing it with a nonprofit Destination Stewardship Organization aimed at prioritizing local values, sustainability, and community engagement over mass-market promotion.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This enduring Nashville favorite has long fed innumerable aspiring stars, tourists and locals alike.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
But locals point to unseen things that distort the peace of the natural area.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
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Having too much glucose in your blood for an extended period of time can lead to insulin resistance, when your cells stop responding to insulin.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Now, for the first time, researchers have shown that lithium is naturally present in the body in tiny amounts and that cells require it to function normally — much like vitamin C or iron.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The proud West End native's work at Cincinnati Preschool Promise goes above and beyond her job description.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Wilson, North Carolina native can get as down and dirty as your regular country boy and can also fit in among the greats.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The project represents an ambitious three-way partnership between South Korea’s Film Line, Vietnam’s BHD, and regional powerhouse WebTVAsia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ad revenues rose 7% during the period, Fox said, while affiliate revenue rose 3%.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Here’s the important caveat, though: The loss of CPB money is a major blow to local PBS affiliates.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But cartoon lookalikes aside, the creature may help rewrite one of the earliest chapters in animal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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