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a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of locals
In the evening, head to Tanimachi 4-chome, a low-key residential pocket about 15 minutes away on foot, where locals frequent lively izakayas and cozy watering holes like wine bar Anchovy Butter.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
This season, Glassman redirected his annual family ski trip to nearby Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort — two mountains favored by locals for their steep terrain and lower price points.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Drop by to hang out with locals who gather there, especially during summer evenings.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Unrest followed, disrupting flights and prompting directions for tourists and locals to shelter in place.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Today, the tables are usually filled to capacity with locals and their families (especially during Sunday brunch) who’ve come to enjoy Barfield’s take on Southern cuisine.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Tourists and locals were forced to stay out of the frigid Atlantic Ocean, but that was good news for local bars and restaurants.
—February 18, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The locals won’t get over it anytime soon.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, locals and visitors appreciate venues that stick to the principles of comfort and easy living, and El Siboney delivers both in abundance.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
This season, Glassman redirected his annual family ski trip to nearby Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort — two mountains favored by locals for their steep terrain and lower price points.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Drop by to hang out with locals who gather there, especially during summer evenings.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Unrest followed, disrupting flights and prompting directions for tourists and locals to shelter in place.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Today, the tables are usually filled to capacity with locals and their families (especially during Sunday brunch) who’ve come to enjoy Barfield’s take on Southern cuisine.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Tourists and locals were forced to stay out of the frigid Atlantic Ocean, but that was good news for local bars and restaurants.
—February 18, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The locals won’t get over it anytime soon.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, locals and visitors appreciate venues that stick to the principles of comfort and easy living, and El Siboney delivers both in abundance.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locals
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Opened up as well would be records of transactions between insurers and any of their affiliates, including fees, commissions, payments, or profit sharing agreements with managing general agents, claims handlers, reinsurers, or third party administrators.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of the natives that thrived was red buckeye (Aesculus pavia).—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Located in the deepest layer of skin, stem cells are tasked with creating fresh, healthy skin cells when those that are old or damaged are ready for retirement.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The exfoliant should shed dead, dull cells, age spots, and uneven texture while firming skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The effort comes after claims of fraud involving day care centers run by Somali residents in Minneapolis prompted a massive immigration crackdown in the Midwestern city, resulting in widespread protests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cuts to city employees should alarm all residents and will cause repercussions for the community, Martin said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Locals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locals. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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