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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
About midway through, his character, searching for a trafficked young woman, poses as a drug dealer looking to score a connection with a local kingpin holding court in the backroom of a biker bar.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
However, locals fear that a U.S. annexation under Trump could seriously alter their traditional way of life.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Altamirano's brother told local media in Peru a ruptured artery in his brain led to Altamirano's death.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
About midway through, his character, searching for a trafficked young woman, poses as a drug dealer looking to score a connection with a local kingpin holding court in the backroom of a biker bar.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
From November to March, visitors and locals suit up and take the chilly plunge to spend face-to-face time with these gentle giants.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
However, locals fear that a U.S. annexation under Trump could seriously alter their traditional way of life.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
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Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was scheduled to address the disaster response at a meeting of regional leaders on Thursday in neighboring Thailand, where powerful tremors from the quake killed at least 22 people.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Spend the Afternoon in Olde Towne Slidell Shop for antiques and gifts at the numerous shops in Olde Towne Slidell or see pieces created by regional artists at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple extract is in the mix to gently boost cell turnover.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, these same poisons can damage a cell’s DNA which can allow that cell to grow out of control and cause cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the song, which features DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, the West Philly native takes on the viewpoints of both critics and fans.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The West Philly native returned with his first album since 2005’s Lost and Found on Friday (March 28) as Based on a True Story hit streaming services.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will be able to stream the live feed of their local CBS affiliate, as well as access the show on demand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The discovery has opened a dramatic new chapter in the hunt for insights into af Klint and her universe.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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If Villanova announces Willard as its coach in the next few days — that’s the consensus expectation among those who cover the sport, though the man himself was noncommittal in his postgame remarks Thursday — the last two weeks will go down as a bittersweet chapter in the program’s history, at best.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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