Definition of localitynext
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of locality What Meta is really concerned about, though, is that the floodgates will open as public opinion turns, and that lawsuits like these — not just by states but by school districts, localities, individuals and so on — will start piling up. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 In the Artibonite, gangs continued their territorial expansion through indiscriminate attacks on localities, targeting members of self-defense groups and residents inside their homes or in the streets, as well as farmers working in their fields. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 At the time, spending on massive pensions for public employees — especially public-safety officials — was consuming larger chunks of the state budget and pushing localities to the brink of bankruptcy. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026 The authorized returns announced Thursday covered nine localities that had been evacuated. CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locality
Noun
  • They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bank announced plans in 2022 to open more than a dozen locations in the coming years to capitalize on Charlotte’s rapid economic and population growth.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With the imminent departure of Messi and Ronaldo from the scene, there’s a battle to push forward the next global superstars to take those places.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The owner, in this case, plans to live in the place themselves.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Not bad for a venue that has occupied its current site since 1853, land that was once used for police-force horse paddocks and is a short, happy walk from downtown Melbourne.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Disney took over the entire plaza and two of its venues for the 2026 ESPYs, ESPN’s annual sports awards show.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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