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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
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.
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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
Summer is traditionally a slow season, with collectors, dealers, and artists alike escaping to the Hamptons and other vacation enclaves.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
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
Summer is traditionally a slow season, with collectors, dealers, and artists alike escaping to the Hamptons and other vacation enclaves.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclaves
Noun
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During hours of debate on Friday, which Republicans eventually shut down using a procedural move, Democrats continued to slam the new map as detrimental to voters – particularly for voters in Kansas City, Missouri, which would be split among multiple districts.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Money floods into affected districts, muffling outrage precisely when constituents are most enraged.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Officials are working through nearby neighborhoods, contacting people with doorbell cameras and speaking to witnesses to identify any leads, Mason said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Koster added that multiple neighborhoods were hit by landslides, which caused structural damage to properties and other structures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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