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 Another factor into the low score was that localities cannot set the minimum wage above the state standard. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers in 15 states have introduced legislation for data center bans or pauses, and more than 100 localities have already approved their own pauses. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 The neighborhood cameras have prompted pushback in localities big and small, dotting red and blue states. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The assault also involved soldiers from the localities of Ouallam, Tera and Dosso in the southwest, according to a Niger security source and Yvan Guichaoua, senior researcher at the ‌Bonn International ⁠Centre for Conflict Studies. — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality

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Noun

Dan Freeman, litigation director for the Democratic National Committee, agrees there is a low likelihood of immigration agents at voting locations, but his team is prepared to go to court should the administration try.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold at select Walmart and Target locations in California.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

Apple The venue also allows for broadcasting live performances, thanks to a setup that supports 16 or more cameras.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The law is designed to give state and local authorities permission to bring down drones encroaching on airports and major venues.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

The company describes the site as the largest of its kind in the United States and plans to use it as part of an all-digital aerospace design and manufacturing system.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Sam’s son Rob Walton served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for more than two decades and remained on the board until 2024, per the Walmart corporate site.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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