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as in native
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
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
West Indies Salad, or West Indies as the locals say, might sound like an exotic dish, even tropical.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
And yet, for many, that's a price worth paying to have Central Park in your backyard, the Met as your local museum, and Broadway-caliber talent for regular entertainment.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Noun
So Far The game’s two trailers poke fun at many Florida-isms with insane characters like the dual hammer-wielding woman, a sunburned man watering his lawn in a speedo, and spring breakers and locals partying heavily by posh pools and muddy monster truck rallies.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
West Indies Salad, or West Indies as the locals say, might sound like an exotic dish, even tropical.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
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Rampur’s use of Indian wine barrels adds a uniquely regional character that sets Asava apart.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The diplomats were part of a regional and European delegation visiting the town of Jenin on Wednesday, May 21.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Victor said the immigration officer moved the men to another cell.—
Lauren Petracca,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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In the meantime, the Iowa native is continuing to settle into the Hoosier State, which is increasingly feeling like home.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Kansas City native is a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The Houston affiliate, where Griñán worked for 30 years, announced his death in a news report Monday.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Wales emphasized that her affiliate was confident that access to care in Missouri would ultimately be restored.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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After six seasons and eight years, The Handmaid's Tale has finally written its last chapter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The first chapter of the new book Tearing Down the Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World, like its unfurling title, leaves you a bit breathless.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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