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 Further, there is no question that localities such as Philadelphia can legally decide not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Jennifer J. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025 State of play: The city has been mulling the tax since 2020, when a state law passed giving Virginia localities the right to do so, Tara Worden with Richmond's Office of Sustainability told The Richmonder. Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 The Community Development Block Grant program, $3.3 billion in funds sent to states and localities to help bankroll infrastructure, housing rehabilitation and other public initiatives. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025 The assessment provides detailed information on how the climate crisis is affecting the US in terms of extreme weather impacts, adaptation and mitigation options for the country as well as regions, states and localities. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for locality
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Noun
  • This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Mexico will play a second friendly three days later against South Korea, but the location has not yet been named.
    Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • And while the cabin may not be the most conventional place to blend or apply contour, landing glam may just be worth the little bit of turbulence.
    Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.
    Sam Jacobs, Time, 20 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • New site for American identity Memorial Day, the day of the parade itself, was warm and sunny.
    Bethanee Bemis, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
  • 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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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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