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 Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up. David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up. ABC News, 22 May 2026 Red and blue states and localities are pushing back against the development of data centers in their communities because of concerns over high energy usage and water consumption, among other things. Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026 While cases of fraud have been proven, the administration has also been accused of taking aim at states and localities that are Democrat-led, particularly by those who have been outspoken over the White House's actions. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locality
Noun
  • The graffiti on their inner walls, where unknown others have marked their presence, suggests that these tunnels have occupied a number of locations across Berlin.
    Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Food and drink While in-room dining is always tempting (and ideal for breakfast in bed, of course), there’s no shortage of dining options at this location.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Cultural venues like the Aspen Institute, the Aspen Art Museum, the Wheeler Opera House, and the Paul JAS Center are less than a five-minute drive.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • There’s plenty of arts and culture, anchored by its regional performing arts venue, the Bankhead Theater, and the two movie theaters at either end of downtown.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Braun said Panish had sought to portray his client as hiding in the bushes near the crash site, but in reality, those bushes were vines and the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Erickson was easily seen.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The land that the resort occupies is a remarkable site of geological, cultural, and ecological significance and the work of the Discovery center centers that throughout your holiday.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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