as in regional
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as in native
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 local
David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Last year alone, the Civic Theatre hosted more than 300,000 ticket-buyers for more than 140 performances, contributing $23 million to the local economy and $1.5 million in local and state tax revenues.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Melissa Rose Cooper, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
The pair enlists their cousin Sammie (Miles Canton) and a group of locals, which include Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, for help with the grand opening.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Under those rules, local school authorities must determine by June whether nonpublic schools are meeting the standard.
—David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Last year alone, the Civic Theatre hosted more than 300,000 ticket-buyers for more than 140 performances, contributing $23 million to the local economy and $1.5 million in local and state tax revenues.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.
—Melissa Rose Cooper, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
The pair enlists their cousin Sammie (Miles Canton) and a group of locals, which include Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, for help with the grand opening.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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Max Murray was 4 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs for the Huskies in the regional quarterfinal series win.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Southlake Carroll reached the regional semifinals, where it was eliminated by Denton Guyer, an eventual state runner-up.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, if an accumulation of cells block the bile ducts, a patient can develop cirrhosis, or liver damage.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Human retinas typically have three types of cone cells, which are what allow our eyes to detect various wavelengths of light.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago native had a recurring role on Billions (2016–2023) and another in the DC universe, showing up in Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Back home, the Australia native owns stakes in the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames basketball teams.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The University must immediately establish procedures by which any Harvard affiliate can report noncompliance with the reforms detailed in this letter to both university leadership and the federal government.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jurors received the case around 4 p.m. on Monday and resumed deliberations Tuesday morning, according to New Haven’s ABC affiliate, WTHN.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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So while the big book on Trumpism is now being written day-by-day, the good news is that the final chapter of a New Patriotism hasn’t yet been drafted.—
Mark Green,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.—
Dominic Pino,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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