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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
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there’s a direct impact on rural locales because there is a higher incidence of unwanted pregnancies there.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Naming a bib after Mt. Baker—one of the most precip-prone locales on the planet—is a bold choice, but this Flylow outerwear walks the walk.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
In fact, the vast majority of the it is spent walking around each locale, looking for ways to progress or solving minor puzzles and other menial tasks.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Naming a bib after Mt. Baker—one of the most precip-prone locales on the planet—is a bold choice, but this Flylow outerwear walks the walk.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
In fact, the vast majority of the it is spent walking around each locale, looking for ways to progress or solving minor puzzles and other menial tasks.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
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Fun fact: All the 30-plus locations featured in the display are handcrafted from natural materials and adorned with holiday lights to up the yuletide quotient.Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Concerns about national security risks posed by foreign ownership of land near sensitive locations have grown in recent years, particularly regarding countries such as China and Russia.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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There’s room to linger in the salon-like setting, whether on curved velvet furniture or at the free-standing bar.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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This venue arrives at a critical moment, offering a chance to unite in solidarity to preserve our film industry, cultural identity, and heritage.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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The transition to Phoenix as the championship venue marked the end of an era that saw Homestead-Miami Speedway serve in this role from 2002 to 2019.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Except for a few Washington street scenes the action is accomplished in just a few interiors.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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Through the lens: Despite global unrest in the Middle East and Ukraine and migration crises around the world, Christians built and celebrated creative nativity scenes to seek moments of peace.Aïda Amer, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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New York City, like Ohio and Philadelphia, is another place that was slammed early by fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Without clear processes in place, tasks began to overlap, communication fell apart, and the team spent more time untangling confusion than delivering orders.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Here's why there are still some U.S. presidents can also declare that flags be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable person, according to the site.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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These measurements have spanned sites in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Finland, and India.Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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