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the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe
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Recent Examples of locale
Nelliet™ Holly grows well in full sun to part shade, but benefits from protection against afternoon sun in very hot locales to prevent leaf scorch.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Never has a Super Bowl halftime show been more representative and celebratory of its locale.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem, of course, is that there aren’t many tracks in warm-weather locales able to host NASCAR’s premier series.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Tropical Retreat Need a festive kickoff to your destination wedding in a fun tropical locale?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Never has a Super Bowl halftime show been more representative and celebratory of its locale.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem, of course, is that there aren’t many tracks in warm-weather locales able to host NASCAR’s premier series.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Tropical Retreat Need a festive kickoff to your destination wedding in a fun tropical locale?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for locale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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These traits make biodrones suitable for inspecting pipelines, surveying industrial zones, monitoring power lines, or supporting search and rescue missions in hard-to-reach locations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lindgren opened this store in 2017 after moving from another location, but has been selling luxury vintage at markets and pop-up locations for years before.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to University of Toronto psychologist Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello, who studies how technology shapes behavior and society, the study authors impressively combined tight control with a real-world setting.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are also muscle quality tests being developed in clinical trial settings, Navani says, to provide deeper insights into human muscle function.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The venue prohibits recording equipment apart from smartphones.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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There’s a reason Red Rocks is considered one of the most beautiful music venues in the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here is a countdown of the top 10 best places to live in Arizona.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other potential measles exposure sites include major transit hubs like Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Union Station as well as the Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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