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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
As do more scene-y locales like Clandestino, Funny Bar, and of course, Dimes.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Schools from the Austin, Houston and Dallas areas, and several other locales, will be battling for a UIL 2026 state championship.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta area has been a major production locale for many years, offering producers lower costs and even subsidies in some cases.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Croatia locales serve the film well with director of photography Maciej Twardowski giving it all a moody but striking texture.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Schools from the Austin, Houston and Dallas areas, and several other locales, will be battling for a UIL 2026 state championship.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta area has been a major production locale for many years, offering producers lower costs and even subsidies in some cases.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Croatia locales serve the film well with director of photography Maciej Twardowski giving it all a moody but striking texture.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
Noun
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Kabul said Pakistan hit two locations, including an empty security site and a drug rehabilitation center that sustained minor damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Other locations will see snow ending tonight.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The heavily partisan Missouri crowd was boisterous and passionate throughout, making the setting feel almost like Mizzou Arena at times.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The settings were a nightmare to navigate, the games were full of ads and in-game purchases, and the screen broke after a year — one star.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Red carpets outside venues like the Paramount Theatre remain accessible (from a distance).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police and its criminal investigation unit responded to the scene, and the coroner has also been notified.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a sense of comfort and ease that puts Moctezuma in the perfect position to view the local art scene, but perhaps more importantly, to be a part of it in such a way that can connect communities that might not otherwise cross paths.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Indian hotelier Ashok Khanna founded the place as a response to epidemic stress levels, with a mission to rebalance holistically.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Initially used as army accommodation, the site served as a home for the Ministry of Agriculture and was eventually left vacant for several years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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