Thesaurus results for LOCALITY

locality

noun

lō-ˈka-lə-tē

Definition of locality

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 Authorities issued overnight evacuation orders for five more localities southwest of the historic city. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Nor have systems of universal education for all social classes in all localities ever sprung up without a political process. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026 Federal funding for local governments In the federal system, states and localities rely on the federal government for a wide range of grants and other funding. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Exact amounts vary by locality and whether the clinician participates in other Medicare programs. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality

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Considering the remote location, the camp’s range of wellness treatments is impressive, from rose-clay exfoliation wraps to full manis and pedis to massages with Namibian calabash gourds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Last week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an exclusive first look at the forthcoming second location of longtime Buckhead staple Hal’s The Steakhouse, which will open next year in the Patterson House at Spring Quarter.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

Death Valley is an extraordinary place, but its heat, distances, and remoteness can be dangerous, regardless of experience.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

Local eco-systems have been respected; a plant nursery on site ensures the development and growth of local species and the preservation of the existing flora and fauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Admission is free and each site will include a variety of vendors, according to German American Events, which runs the markets.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

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