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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
The study ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities using 47 metrics pertaining to the quality and quantity of indoor and outdoor leisure activities found in each locale.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
The two men impersonated police officers to lure their victims from nearby locales — a bus bench in Eagle Rock, the Tamarind Terrace apartments in Hollywood — before raping, torturing and murdering them, then discarded their bodies on hillsides around the city.
—Richard Winton
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
And while defenseman Ryan Suter has reportedly not yet closed the door on a 21st season of his own after spending last season with the St. Louis Blues, two other stars from the 2003 draft class have signed one-year contracts to chase a championship in new locales.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Best Things to Do As one of the oldest parts of the state, Little Washington’s history can be uncovered in several locales.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
The two men impersonated police officers to lure their victims from nearby locales — a bus bench in Eagle Rock, the Tamarind Terrace apartments in Hollywood — before raping, torturing and murdering them, then discarded their bodies on hillsides around the city.
—Richard Winton
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
And while defenseman Ryan Suter has reportedly not yet closed the door on a 21st season of his own after spending last season with the St. Louis Blues, two other stars from the 2003 draft class have signed one-year contracts to chase a championship in new locales.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Best Things to Do As one of the oldest parts of the state, Little Washington’s history can be uncovered in several locales.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
Noun
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Flash flooding was expected in 20 locations, including Marble Falls, Leander and Liberty Hill.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The landmark decision on June 28, 2024, Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Johnson, upheld the Oregon city's ability to ban people sleeping in public settings.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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How could King Charles react if President Trump started talking about immigration in a setting that places the King in an uncomfortable position?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Unique Vibe: Elevated both literally and metaphorically—this venue perfectly balances Chicago skyline drama with cocktail craftsmanship.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony, which was preceded by a private religious ceremony, took place at Siempre — a modern wedding venue nestled in the Draper, Utah, mountains — in front of roughly 125 guests, including DWTS pros Lindsay Arnold, Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, Britt Stewart and Emma Slater.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Theme park staff and the West Midlands Ambulance Service treated the girl at the scene.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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San Bernardino police officers responded to a scene at Perris Hill Park on Thursday after receiving a call that someone was being attacked by dogs.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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And while there are certainly plenty of places to eat in Osaka, the hotel’s two fine-dining restaurants are worth the visit.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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As Soulja Boy and other artists were teaching dance routines on the then-unpolished streaming site, teens across the country were copying not just steps, but styling choices.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Authorities located the pilot with a parachute in a field close to the crash site.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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