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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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Of the nearly two dozen national, international and local writers on hand for the historic opener, only two had seats reserved inside the primary press box; the remainder were sequestered in folding chairs outside an adjoining suite.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 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
According to local outlet The Dallas Morning News, the two actors dined at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex restaurant with John Stamos.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Of the nearly two dozen national, international and local writers on hand for the historic opener, only two had seats reserved inside the primary press box; the remainder were sequestered in folding chairs outside an adjoining suite.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 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
Adjective
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His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The investment was about $3.55 billion, according to Newsweek research—a mixture of direct and indirect grants and loans from the Chinese state and its banks, regional development banks and the states themselves.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The California native will meet the team for Monday’s practice in advance of perhaps making his NHL debut in the regular-season finale on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Alongside him, Team USA will have Duke signee Cameron Boozer, a Miami native who played his high school ball at Christopher Columbus High School.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Tarpons, the Yankees’ Single-A affiliate in the Florida State League, had 20 of their 60 home games at Steinbrenner Field impacted by weather last season, with eight either postponed or canceled, according to NBC-affiliate station WFLA.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chapter is closed on a missing book at a New Jersey library after a woman returned it nearly a century after her relative checked it out.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The hilarious, gory, and somehow still emotionally powerful story of an anti-hero who messed up so badly that not even the Suicide Squad wants him anymore is ripe for another chapter.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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