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 Each of the 50 states has its own procurement portal, and countless localities—like cities, counties and school districts—post on separate websites. Derek Hoyt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The person Joe had sent to watch the locality was sitting up on a hill and heard the noise. Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025 Los Angeles is one of just three localities in the U.S. with such a job, along with Phoenix and Miami-Dade County — until now a point of pride for City Hall. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for locality
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Noun
  • Outside, his daughter, 18-year-old Katia Garcia, peered into the store as federal agents swept through the location.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • In June 2023, a surreal glowing orange haze descended on New York City and across other East Coast locations as winds concentrated and redirected smoke from Canada wildfires.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
  • When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • There was also talk of beefed up security with rumors flying around about a 25-police escort according to Akademiks and footage of a line of cops outside of the venue being shared on social media.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 13 June 2025
  • According to a press release shared with PEOPLE, the opulent celebration took place at the Knotting Hill Place, a venue in Little Elm, just outside of Dallas.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • The attack on one of Iran’s main uranium enrichment facilities, Natanz, and other sites marked a sharp escalation amid US efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran.
    Graph Massara, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
  • Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.
    South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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