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an area with people who are different in some way from the people in the areas around it
The city has a large Chinese enclave. one of the city's wealthy enclaves
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Recent Examples of enclaves
At the same time, more mainstream lines like Norwegian, Celebrity, and MSC are betting on boutique-style ship-within-a-ship enclaves with the Haven, Retreat, and Yacht Club, respectively.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Black Louisianans were beginning to settle in enclaves around the city and within Salt Lake County after months of living on the National Guard base.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tucked away in one of Maui’s most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The company found that in these wealthy enclaves, the median listing price starts at nearly $6 million.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The valley and the foothills Hundreds of miles away, conservative enclaves in the Sierra Nevada foothills also face the prospect of being gerrymandered into more liberal districts.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Park said prior to these plans, Korean communities across the region celebrated in their own little enclaves.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
The immigrant enclaves along Buford Highway and in Gwinnett County have long been destinations for adventurous diners and those seeking a taste of home.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
However, unlike President Obama, and very much like Bernie Sanders, Mamdani hasn't initially made big inroads with Black voters, an essential step for any democratic socialist aiming to grow beyond liberal enclaves.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Black Louisianans were beginning to settle in enclaves around the city and within Salt Lake County after months of living on the National Guard base.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tucked away in one of Maui’s most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The company found that in these wealthy enclaves, the median listing price starts at nearly $6 million.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The valley and the foothills Hundreds of miles away, conservative enclaves in the Sierra Nevada foothills also face the prospect of being gerrymandered into more liberal districts.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Park said prior to these plans, Korean communities across the region celebrated in their own little enclaves.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
The immigrant enclaves along Buford Highway and in Gwinnett County have long been destinations for adventurous diners and those seeking a taste of home.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
However, unlike President Obama, and very much like Bernie Sanders, Mamdani hasn't initially made big inroads with Black voters, an essential step for any democratic socialist aiming to grow beyond liberal enclaves.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclaves
Noun
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Federal pandemic funding is expiring, leaving many districts with budget cuts approaching 8%.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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No Democrat has represented its predecessor districts, which cover much of the same territory, since 1979.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the title suggests, the film is set in Baltimore, whose landmarks, neighborhoods, underpasses, and professional football team are well evoked.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The armed wing of Hamas said on Thursday the hostages were distributed throughout the neighborhoods of Gaza City.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Funke finished with 164 total yards, including 78 on the ground with all of that coming over the final three quarters.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Love went nearly two full quarters between touches, and Price was benched after his second-quarter fumble.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Enclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclaves. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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