LOCALS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

locals

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plural of local

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

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as in natives

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 The breakfast here is something of an event for guests and locals alike, especially in the spring and summer, when the extensive outdoor terrace off the back of the hotel really comes into its own. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 But the City of New York itself is less prepared for a massive influx of enthusiastic visitors and celebrating locals. —

Ben Furnas, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 Saso is among the players set for Thursday’s opening round, which includes several locals. —

Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 The San Francisco Examiner ran a Q-and-A, the question being how the gas shortage was affecting locals’ love lives? —

Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Yosemite National Park, which only allows 300 hikers per day up to the summit of Half Dome, distributes permits via one main lottery and smaller, daily lotteries (that favor locals). —

Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions. —

Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 Puentes said he’s seen a lot of locals popping into this store off East Fifth Street, which is located next door to major SXSW music venue Antone’s Nightclub and on a street that features several activations. —

Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 The hospital, also known as HCMC and Hennepin Healthcare, is a place locals call on for emergencies. —

Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026

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— Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026