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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 one-hour option is accessible in hundreds of cities and towns; the three-hour service covers over 2,000 locales.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
There were reports that the network’s visa to base the newscast in China arrived too late, but the choice to broadcast from Taiwan instead centered the broadcast in a locale that is a primary geopolitical concern of the summit.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities remain major draws for other East River locales, including the Glacial Lakes area in the northeast and the Missouri River in the central and southeast parts of the state.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
There were reports that the network’s visa to base the newscast in China arrived too late, but the choice to broadcast from Taiwan instead centered the broadcast in a locale that is a primary geopolitical concern of the summit.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities remain major draws for other East River locales, including the Glacial Lakes area in the northeast and the Missouri River in the central and southeast parts of the state.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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That’s the magic of cinema — the obviousness of showing someone in a setting, in a situation, that tells you something.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Companies that violate the law could be forced to relinquish their earnings to a federal youth sports fund, from which the money would be used to reduce participation costs for families, provide scholarships and keep local sporting venues free for community use.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But Jeffries, an outstanding student who typically went straight home from baseball practice to study, remained more of a spectator than a participant in the borough’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Set the scene One of the first things that jumps out at any of 1 Hotels' locations is the biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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To make the world a better place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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