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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 Villages, with a population of 155,000, is the only Florida community to win a spot on Forbes’ new list of 25 Best Places To Retire In 2025, which identifies locales providing high quality retirement living at an affordable price.
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William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The East Village locale also kept its title of the Best Bar in the U.S.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, seven years later, the whodunit is moved from Connecticut to Capri, Italy, where the sunny locale inspires a new wardrobe that's just as memorable.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Labor arbitrage refers to hiring someone in a country or locale where labor costs are lower than in one's own location to increase the profitability of a business.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The East Village locale also kept its title of the Best Bar in the U.S.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, seven years later, the whodunit is moved from Connecticut to Capri, Italy, where the sunny locale inspires a new wardrobe that's just as memorable.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Labor arbitrage refers to hiring someone in a country or locale where labor costs are lower than in one's own location to increase the profitability of a business.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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The eerie film, which The Space Program team liken to the work of Todd Field, but required a global search to find the right setting and the necessary incentives.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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The Museum of Islamic Art will present an intimate setting for short film screenings.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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The River Electric, a chic camp resort, swim club, and event venue, opens May 23rd, offering a contemporary take on classic outdoor adventures.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The main tour makes way for MLP for a bit , then return in Mid-June for the Orange County Cup and favorite venue Life Time San Clemente.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There was the milestone scene where Jack kissed Ethan (Adam Kaufman) in what was primetime television's first gay male kiss.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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There’s never a false note from the young actors, all of whom have deeply moving scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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In contrast to the open RCS platform, WhatsApp’s business broadcasts are paid, place limits on the numbers of messages that can be sent and are quality checked.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The strike has been going on for close to a year, and there is no deal yet in place with video game companies.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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New site for American identity Memorial Day, the day of the parade itself, was warm and sunny.—
Bethanee Bemis,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Only a rudimentary monument on the side of a road stands to mark the site.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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