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 States and localities run elections and typically are allowed broad discretion. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026 Legendary Christian saint and virgin martyr who is venerated as the patron saint of breast cancer patients and of various localities in Italy and elsewhere. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Even after the immediate emergencies were dealt with, localities and their people could be left high and dry, with not idea how to rebuild or money to do so. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026 In another instance, Binger reports that an African intermediary placed varied lengths of straw on the ground to indicate the distances between localities in the Kong region. — Thomas J Bassett, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality

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The remote location has also attracted many politicians, dignitaries and peace talks over the years, including American president Jimmy Carter and, more recently, the 2024 Ukraine peace summit attended by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In some locations, the visibility was limited to one-quarter mile by dense fog.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

His burial site, at Machpelah Cemetery in New York City, has long been a Halloween gathering place.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Sidney Crosby scored two goals while moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's career scoring list, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

Macklemore said owners of the venues where the Sheeran tour had been scheduled demanded he be removed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Even though a hospital, concert venue and soccer stadium are coming to Sacramento’s Railyards, the district may not see new residential construction for several years.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

These attributes will be increasingly important when robots are deployed to rescue sites and even used in less dangerous settings like hospitality and in multilevel offices, factories and houses.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Officials also extended voting hours at three polling sites in Pennsylvania and five in North Carolina after technical issues created delays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

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