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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 locales
Natera spares no detail depicting how the one percent vacations—and the incredible toll luxury tourism extracts from locales, environmentally, emotionally, and existentially.
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
For starters, say filmmakers and advocates, much can be done to tackle the city’s sclerotic bureaucracy, onerous regulations and a slow and costly permitting process that has pushed filmmakers to flee to friendlier and cheaper locales.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Every year, the countries of Europe and assorted other locales gather to display the best songwriting that their country has to offer.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In the past, Chicago has portrayed multiple East Coast cities — even Santa Monica and European locales.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
The one-hour option is accessible in hundreds of cities and towns; the three-hour service covers over 2,000 locales.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities remain major draws for other East River locales, including the Glacial Lakes area in the northeast and the Missouri River in the central and southeast parts of the state.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
For starters, say filmmakers and advocates, much can be done to tackle the city’s sclerotic bureaucracy, onerous regulations and a slow and costly permitting process that has pushed filmmakers to flee to friendlier and cheaper locales.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Every year, the countries of Europe and assorted other locales gather to display the best songwriting that their country has to offer.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In the past, Chicago has portrayed multiple East Coast cities — even Santa Monica and European locales.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
The one-hour option is accessible in hundreds of cities and towns; the three-hour service covers over 2,000 locales.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities remain major draws for other East River locales, including the Glacial Lakes area in the northeast and the Missouri River in the central and southeast parts of the state.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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In a statement, Cobb County Elections & Registration said backup procedures are in place as staff work to assist voters and support polling locations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Today, the dessert shop has locations in more than a dozen states nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Its 29 grind settings offered enough range to produce both a decent espresso shot and pot of French press.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Brands commonly partner with influencers to promote new products or initiatives, and Meta says the sponsorships are intended to get more teens using safer settings.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Bands that had broken up have reformed, playing bigger venues than ever and creating some of the best music of their careers.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Vibrant, large-scale paintings depicting animal and jungle scenes throughout the hotel are from the original owner’s collection, all from Haiti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Serving refreshments and delivering safety briefings may be the most visible parts of the job, but behind the scenes, flight crews are constantly managing far more complex responsibilities.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.—
Jim Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This has included the removal and remote storage of artifacts from 240 classified heritage sites, and the complete destruction of 124 of those sites.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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In a hiring environment where candidates may move between application portals, assessment platforms, recruiter communications, and career sites, organizations will need to determine where these disclosures belong and how to deliver them consistently.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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