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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
The studies found 49 in coastal areas are at risk from sea-level rise or storm surge from hurricanes, with many located near highly populated areas and important ecological locales like Chesapeake Bay.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco The tiki heyday, the story goes, occurred during the middle of the 20th century, with Americans pining for exotic locales and fruity cocktails.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, the companies that have sprung up to serve this growing population—folks that, say, either couldn’t meet the monthly nut to buy, or frequently changed locales for a new job—acquire those properties in two ways.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
In some African locales, Anopheles is already showing resistance to all four main classes of insecticide used for malaria control.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The show was primarily set in the seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine, though Jessica would often travel to other locales as cases unfolded.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The tour will touch down in about a third the number of cities that last year’s outing did, with only a dozen locales on the itinerary, after last year’s expansion to 35 stops.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In smaller locales, the exemptions can be devastating to municipal finances.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Dumas wrote his titular character as a man of mystique and a naturally charming presence capable of holding court with a wealth of tales from exotic locales.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco The tiki heyday, the story goes, occurred during the middle of the 20th century, with Americans pining for exotic locales and fruity cocktails.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, the companies that have sprung up to serve this growing population—folks that, say, either couldn’t meet the monthly nut to buy, or frequently changed locales for a new job—acquire those properties in two ways.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
In some African locales, Anopheles is already showing resistance to all four main classes of insecticide used for malaria control.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The show was primarily set in the seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine, though Jessica would often travel to other locales as cases unfolded.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The tour will touch down in about a third the number of cities that last year’s outing did, with only a dozen locales on the itinerary, after last year’s expansion to 35 stops.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In smaller locales, the exemptions can be devastating to municipal finances.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Dumas wrote his titular character as a man of mystique and a naturally charming presence capable of holding court with a wealth of tales from exotic locales.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Washington has already formally recognized her as the country’s head of state in legal and diplomatic settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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My top two venues are the Hollywood Bowl and probably Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado for the same reason.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, Descovich has been a tipster for agencies that investigate schools over transgender sports and bathroom policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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What has the behind the scenes looked like for that?—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Due to Holy Week, people in Venezuela are not working, and many places are closed, according to Perez.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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In past labor actions, the district has continued providing meals at select sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Home to over 1,000 Buddhist statues, the Sanjusangendo Temple draws far fewer crowds than some of the more popular temple sites.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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