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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
Cleyera can be grown in Zones 6 to 9, but benefits from afternoon shade in hotter locales and tolerates heavy shade.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Like at the pub, that classic World Cup locale, sharing an experience with other rabid supporters in front of a big screen.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
The Costa Mesa locale also serves tarts with flavors like cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Other North Shore locales have gotten their share of the recent redevelopment action.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Like at the pub, that classic World Cup locale, sharing an experience with other rabid supporters in front of a big screen.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
The Costa Mesa locale also serves tarts with flavors like cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Other North Shore locales have gotten their share of the recent redevelopment action.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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The graffiti on their inner walls, where unknown others have marked their presence, suggests that these tunnels have occupied a number of locations across Berlin.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Food and drink While in-room dining is always tempting (and ideal for breakfast in bed, of course), there’s no shortage of dining options at this location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The four council members’ proposal would also add $750,000 to restore a program that helps small businesses, $900,000 to help council offices fund community events and $200,000 to restore a position devoted to promoting San Diego as a setting for movies and TV.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Asia’s Most photogenic Markets for Travelers Asian craft markets often double as cultural events, drawing artisans, ethnic minority groups and travelers to settings that range from ancient temples to remote mountain villages.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The biggest changes are the result of a new venue, southwest Denver’s outdoor Levitt Pavilion, rather than the indoor Colorado Convention Center downtown.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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The city has laid the foundation, in the area surrounding the ballpark, for the types of projects that are typically built around major sports venues, with flexible entitlements that would allow construction of entertainment, housing, hotels, retail and office space.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Braun said Panish had sought to portray his client as hiding in the bushes near the crash site, but in reality, those bushes were vines and the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Erickson was easily seen.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The land that the resort occupies is a remarkable site of geological, cultural, and ecological significance and the work of the Discovery center centers that throughout your holiday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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