Definition of localitynext
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 Capping things off, New York has also prohibited localities from entering into contracts to allow ICE to use their jails as part of its inhumane national detention system. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 The authorized returns announced Thursday covered nine localities that had been evacuated. CBS News, 30 July 2026 Authorities issued overnight evacuation orders for five more localities southwest of the historic city. Mark Carlson, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Nor have systems of universal education for all social classes in all localities ever sprung up without a political process. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality
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Noun
  • Starting Sunday, customers will be able to go to the new location for brunch, which is the regular menu with the addition of a breakfast sandwich.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The county was also the location of a high-profile immigration raid in Wilder last October, where over 100 people were detained at a horse racetrack, a popular gathering spot for Latino families in the area.
    Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The plans also call for housing, retail, office space, a hotel, public open space and entertainment venues.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then Unite Here fired back with a package of ballot proposals, including a plan that would have forced a citywide election on development of all new large hotels and other facilities — including some 2028 Olympic venues.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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