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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
The most important thing at this locale, as with many others, is your well-being, both mental and physical.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Though Obiang claimed to support secret-ballot elections, in many locales voting took place in public.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025
For the people who call these locales home, there can be little to no access to affordable, reliable and modern energy sources.
—Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Though Obiang claimed to support secret-ballot elections, in many locales voting took place in public.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025
For the people who call these locales home, there can be little to no access to affordable, reliable and modern energy sources.
—Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Photos: National chain retailers shutter locations across the U.S. A break from the news 💋 Pucker up!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The exact lineup varies by location, but skywatchers across the globe will see this trio impress.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Photographers, videographers and designers can boost their productivity by using a combination of the keypad and dial pad to turbocharge controls and settings in their favorite software.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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For teenagers using unsupervised phones, the feature is enabled but can be disabled in the Messages settings.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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This venue was much larger and housed a bigger crowd in contrast to her 2016 show at the now-defunct Rough Trade NYC location in Brooklyn—further proof of Dacus’ growing fan base.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And just a wonderful actress, a wonderful scene partner.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotel opened in 2003, but it's held tight to its reputation as one of the most luxurious places to stay in the country.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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After the Mass, Francis' coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site outside the Vatican by a motorcade that traversed the streets of Rome, lined by cheering crowds.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The handgun recovered at Allen's home was consistent with a .40-caliber unspent bullet police found at the site of the murders in 2017, police said.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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