as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of locality Many states and localities have implemented laws that pay transparency, which require them to include salaries on job posts. Bybrit Morse, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 When President Trump takes office, the political posturing will end, and localities will cooperate with ICE to protect Virginians. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 Though cities and states set their own homeless policies, the federal government controls most of the money and can shift the balance by tying grant money to requirements that force localities to shift tactics. Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024 Those localities include Hanover, Henrico, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locality 
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Noun
  • For example, California requires recyclers to document each catalytic converter sale, including dates, locations, and even photos or videos of the seller.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This invite usually has minimal details including the date and location of your event.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The design legend was on his way to watch The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular recently at Radio City Music Hall in New York when an ambulance was called following his fall on 6th Avenue, close to the venue.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Applicants must also complete the application form on the musical's site.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.
    Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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