as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
year-rounders love the off-season, when the tourists are a bittersweet memory and once again they have the island all to themselves
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Balentine, an Alton native, curated both series as a celebration of local Black filmmakers who have contributed to Chicago’s cinematic landscape.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders often do their best to preserve open space and defray the costs that new residents and businesses will inevitably bring.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Year-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/year-rounder. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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