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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
Both reflect desires to leave century-old stadiums and home cities for vast sites that allow for planned enclaves of surrounding restaurants, hotels, offices, stores and homes.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
Closer inspection of the territory reveals alluvial enclaves near the river, as well as pockets of clay and loam.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
These enclaves emerged as cruise ships ballooned in size and can provide a more private, serene experience away from the ever-growing roster of restaurants, theaters, water parks, and entertainment venues.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The fintech exec-worthy penthouse arrives as Coconut Grove continues its ascent into one of Miami’s most expensive enclaves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Spanning 160 miles from east to west, our advice is to make this a multi-stay getaway—perhaps starting in ever-popular Chania or Heraklion before road tripping to quiet coastal enclaves, sleepy historic villages, and expansive mountain valleys.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
There are Circassian enclaves in New Jersey.
—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
Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
Closer inspection of the territory reveals alluvial enclaves near the river, as well as pockets of clay and loam.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
These enclaves emerged as cruise ships ballooned in size and can provide a more private, serene experience away from the ever-growing roster of restaurants, theaters, water parks, and entertainment venues.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The fintech exec-worthy penthouse arrives as Coconut Grove continues its ascent into one of Miami’s most expensive enclaves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Spanning 160 miles from east to west, our advice is to make this a multi-stay getaway—perhaps starting in ever-popular Chania or Heraklion before road tripping to quiet coastal enclaves, sleepy historic villages, and expansive mountain valleys.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
There are Circassian enclaves in New Jersey.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclaves
Noun
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Legislators opted to eliminate only one of the majority-Black districts held by Democrats, fearing that going further could make other districts held by Republican incumbents like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise too competitive.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Noun
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From the observation deck, visitors can spot the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and a patchwork of neighborhoods draped across rolling hills.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The 3rd District seat, now held by Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy, who is not seeking reelection, represents parts of Woodland, the Bryte and Broderick neighborhoods in West Sacramento and the Wild Wings community.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Four quarters of defensive dominance more than offset one quarter of offensive success for the Lynx on Friday night.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Living in Kvaratskhelia’s old quarters when The Athletic visited was then-second team player Raul Baratelia, also a winger, and also from Samegrelo.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Enclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclaves. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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