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the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe
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Recent Examples of locale
For Dharma Martin, he was drawn to the locale because of a family connection.
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Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the blaze broke out in the early hours of New Year’s Day at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most exclusive locales.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the show has expanded to other cities, heading to Chicago for the first time to ring in 2026 as the Central time zone locale, with native son Chance the Rapper performing and leading a large crowd through an exuberant countdown to midnight.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the blaze broke out in the early hours of New Year’s Day at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most exclusive locales.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the show has expanded to other cities, heading to Chicago for the first time to ring in 2026 as the Central time zone locale, with native son Chance the Rapper performing and leading a large crowd through an exuberant countdown to midnight.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
Noun
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The area runs parallel to a typically busy In-N-Out fast-food chain location, a gas station, and a bus stop that runs to the university.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shawshank Prison is perhaps Stephen King’s most iconic setting, most notably thanks to the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and the movie The Shawshank Redemption.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the clips, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were sitting opposite Winfrey, holding hands during the interview, filmed in a lush garden setting.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The venue which hosts the event can cost couples an average of $12,000, according to the Knot.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Most movie stars of the time lived above the boulevard in the Hollywood Hills, and the first Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel (a venue that seems inconceivable today).—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
Mark Price
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sain Rhodes is a real estate professional and a customer success manager at Clever Offers, a nationwide homebuying site.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The site has an entire storefront dedicated to storage solutions for every room in your home.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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