small-town
adjective
: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl
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Frieda longs to stand out and is instantly bored of her new small-town life, while Maria finds comfort in the monotony.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Erling recalls speaking several years ago to a class of high school freshmen in small-town Oklahoma.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The small-town infrastructure was starting to buck up against NASCAR’s ascending popularity — something racing officials wanted to capitalize on by building state-of-the-art tracks out West.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
In the 1950s, a hurricane wiped out the area, leaving only five buildings standing; but Oak Island has rebuilt to become a popular getaway destination for those desiring a family-friendly beach with a small-town feel.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Erling recalls speaking several years ago to a class of high school freshmen in small-town Oklahoma.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The small-town infrastructure was starting to buck up against NASCAR’s ascending popularity — something racing officials wanted to capitalize on by building state-of-the-art tracks out West.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
In the 1950s, a hurricane wiped out the area, leaving only five buildings standing; but Oak Island has rebuilt to become a popular getaway destination for those desiring a family-friendly beach with a small-town feel.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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