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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 list of cities grows with each iOS update, so look at Apple Wallet's transit availability to see if your locale is supported.
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PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
In general, the Has Fallen franchise has moved locales, with the first film, 2013’s Olympus Has Fallen, set in the White House and the second, London Has Fallen, taking place on British shores.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Rarely would a team ever advertise a locale other than their current home, but the itinerant A’s are also in a position unlike any franchise before them following a messy departure from Oakland after last season.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
The detonation sent chunks of debris raining down over the area, creating a dazzling artificial meteor shower for people in The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast, among other locales.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
In general, the Has Fallen franchise has moved locales, with the first film, 2013’s Olympus Has Fallen, set in the White House and the second, London Has Fallen, taking place on British shores.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Rarely would a team ever advertise a locale other than their current home, but the itinerant A’s are also in a position unlike any franchise before them following a messy departure from Oakland after last season.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
The detonation sent chunks of debris raining down over the area, creating a dazzling artificial meteor shower for people in The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast, among other locales.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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The 7-Eleven location had not been reinspected as of Thursday afternoon.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Follow Rebecca for ongoing coverage of digital nomad advice, the best European locations for moving abroad and insider destination tips.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The series uses different historical settings to tell standalone stories, going all the way back to Ancient Egypt with 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Origins.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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But when the lead car veers off the road and instructs us to toggle into the Terra setting (which raises the air suspension and loosens the traction and stability-control systems), the majority of Lamborghini owners in the group seem unprepared for the depth of this SUV’s off-road capabilities.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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The majority of the bayside Shelter Island venue’s 2025 concerts have ticket prices between $37.50 and $70.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In his first game on Nov. 8, 1984 at the venue, Jordan had 33 points in 33 minutes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Swift Water Rescue Team was able to walk out six patients who were all evaluated by paramedics on scene and released.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump said that businesses will have clarity after April 2, when his reciprocal tariffs are set to be put in place.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
9 Mar. 2025
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Jung Kook Leads Among South Korean Soloists While J-Hope, Jimin, and Suga are now tied for second place, one other BTS member remains ahead of all of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The site itemizes workforce reductions, grant cancellations, asset sales and other savings to the government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tuesday’s championship: St. Francis, Pa., at Central, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Northeast Conference women Monday, Thursday, Sunday at campus sites Central, the No. 3 seed, opens play on Monday at home to No. 6 seed Chicago State hoping to kick off a run to its first NCAA Tournament.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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