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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
There are Circassian enclaves in New Jersey.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Queen City stretches from polished suburban enclaves to walkable urban districts, from arts hubs to college-adjacent corridors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The result is a polished retreat of about 2,100 square feet, a stylish balance of classic midcentury elements with a relaxed coastal aesthetic in one of Southern California‘s most exclusive seaside enclaves, where celebs like Kevin Costner, Oprah Winfrey, and Kendall Jenner own homes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Most surviving enclaves are too small to shade on this map; they can only be circled.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Some mayors and council members who represent wealthy enclaves think that affordable housing doesn’t belong in their city limits.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The district includes some of the priciest real estate in Los Angeles, such as Bel Air and Holmby Hills, along with more historically middle-class enclaves Palms and the Fairfax District.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Evidence of ibogaine’s increasing clout can be seen in its broad embrace outside of the white liberal enclaves typically at the forefront of drug legalization efforts, like Oregon and Washington state.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Earlier generations of immigrants – including Catholics and Jews in the 1800s – typically settled in ethnic enclaves.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Queen City stretches from polished suburban enclaves to walkable urban districts, from arts hubs to college-adjacent corridors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The result is a polished retreat of about 2,100 square feet, a stylish balance of classic midcentury elements with a relaxed coastal aesthetic in one of Southern California‘s most exclusive seaside enclaves, where celebs like Kevin Costner, Oprah Winfrey, and Kendall Jenner own homes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Most surviving enclaves are too small to shade on this map; they can only be circled.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Some mayors and council members who represent wealthy enclaves think that affordable housing doesn’t belong in their city limits.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The district includes some of the priciest real estate in Los Angeles, such as Bel Air and Holmby Hills, along with more historically middle-class enclaves Palms and the Fairfax District.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Evidence of ibogaine’s increasing clout can be seen in its broad embrace outside of the white liberal enclaves typically at the forefront of drug legalization efforts, like Oregon and Washington state.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Earlier generations of immigrants – including Catholics and Jews in the 1800s – typically settled in ethnic enclaves.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclaves
Noun
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Republicans clearly have more easy opportunities to draw friendly districts going forward.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The landmark decision immediately set the stage for state legislatures across the South to begin, even before the approaching midterm elections, to wipe out majority-Black districts that have long been key to Democrats' national success.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Despite the downturn, some homeowners remain optimistic that desirable neighborhoods within Oakland will continue to attract buyers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But DeSantis’ office intentionally broke up Black neighborhoods in District 20 as a justification for redrawing surrounding districts in a way that favors Republicans.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The sheer number of microbes breathing in such tight quarters creates concentrated pockets of carbonic acid in and around the marine-snow particles, which dissolve the snow’s calcite.—
Damien Pine,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The Sabal Suite deepens this ethos by extending the experience directly into the suite's private quarters through a dedicated wellness room, allowing guests to curate a personal recovery or movement ritual without leaving the comfort of the suite.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Enclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclaves. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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