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 Obviously, that’s in the Constitution, that the states and the localities run the elections, and so every state has its own rules and procedures. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 That focus on locality becomes evident in artisanal details, pigment choices and natural fibers such as regenerative cotton grown through programs supported by denim mills. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for locality
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Noun
  • The agency did not disclose the location of the home where the fawn was found.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
  • In New York City, there will be watch parties at iconic locations including Central Park, the Rockefeller Center and the Billie Jean King National Training Center, plus locations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.
    J.M. Banks June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • An incredibly global by-the-glass range is offered at every hotel venue and as room service, too.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • There are 103 matches left to be completed, and the World Cup will head to some spectacular venues across the country.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The site was then converted into a schoolhouse to accommodate all the children living on the property.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • The family is now trying to raise money on the fundraising site GoFundMe to bring justice to Jameson and pay for cremation fees.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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