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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 exact time that the trio will become visible will vary depending on your location, so be sure to check a trusted source such as the Stellarium smartphone app to get precise timings for your locale.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The locations aren’t just picturesque settings for action but part of the subject—as if the film were both a fictional drama and a documentary about the locale.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
The powerful in Hollywood seem terrified of the potential for everyday Americans — in cities, in rural locales, and everywhere in between — to be radicalized by our world.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
This season of Paradise was filmed at a new locale in Costa Rica.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The locations aren’t just picturesque settings for action but part of the subject—as if the film were both a fictional drama and a documentary about the locale.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
The powerful in Hollywood seem terrified of the potential for everyday Americans — in cities, in rural locales, and everywhere in between — to be radicalized by our world.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
This season of Paradise was filmed at a new locale in Costa Rica.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Be sure to make time to stop by picturesque lighthouses in locations like Pigeon Point (one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S.) and Old Point Loma, which have gorgeous historic buildings and sweeping Pacific views.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The Paper Store is open at their new location in Bristol, Connecticut, according to the business.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Currently, Fourier’s humanoids are largely used in academic and industrial settings, but trials are taking place to assess their use in domestic and caregiving settings, too.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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After serving the area for 60 years, High Noon Resort recently underwent a major renovation to maintain its idyllic setting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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As brands trim budgets and try to convey a feeling of exclusivity with intimate venues, editors are increasingly struggling to secure invitations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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The passport offers deals at 40 Windsor businesses, including coffee shops, boutiques and access to arts and entertainment venues, according to the campaign's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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In a statement published on Wednesday, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department said that Foxcroft's body was found inside one of the chambers at the scene of the fire.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The famous southwest London venue, which opened in 1899 and was designed by Frank Matcham, the architect who is responsible for some of London’s most iconic theatres including the Palladium and the Coliseum, is the scene of Damsgaard’s coronation as Brentford’s player of the year for 2024-25.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Irrationally rigid regulations on housing remain in place across the country today.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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The Venue 1012 area could be a viable site, Hughes said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The conflict began when Israel launched its strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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