2
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or serving a region
a regional high school
3
: marked by regionalism
regional art
: something (such as a branch of an organization or an edition of a magazine) that serves a region
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Her songwriting eventually landed her a recording contract with Challenge Records, which resulted in a few regional hits and a West Coast tour.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The festival’s four competition sections for feature, documentary, short, and student films will also screen six international, 28 regional, and two national premieres.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Two regional rivals in South America will face off on Friday night when Argentina takes on Uruguay in the third-place game of the women's Copa America.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Her songwriting eventually landed her a recording contract with Challenge Records, which resulted in a few regional hits and a West Coast tour.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
For their proud parents, here’s how to watch the forthcoming action:
How to watch the 2025 Little League Baseball regionals
Dates: July 31-Aug. 8
Viewing guide
All Little League regional action can be accessed via ESPN+.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The festival’s four competition sections for feature, documentary, short, and student films will also screen six international, 28 regional, and two national premieres.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2025
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regional. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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