enclaves

plural of enclave
as in districts
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 Related Articles Firestone has watched plenty of galleries descend on wealthy seasonal enclaves, particularly during the pandemic, only to retreat once the moment passed. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 In Indian Creek Village, money can buy you a $100 million mansion, a sprawling waterfront compound and a front-row seat to one of the most exclusive enclaves in South Florida. Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Fischer-Rosenthal takes a pragmatic view on whether set-jetting will permanently ruin these enclaves, pointing out that ultra-luxury pricing acts as a natural barrier to entry. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The new leadership then participated in a joint operation with the US in December, striking terrorist enclaves. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In a state with so many remote enclaves, many of those patients are likely to wind up in the care of LifeFlight of Maine, a nonprofit critical care transport organization with helicopters, a plane, and ambulances. Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 In Atlanta, unfettered by the traditional divisions of ethnic enclaves, immigrants have become integral parts of our communities, sharing their heritage and history with us across our neighborhoods and suburbs. Su-Jit Lin, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In enclaves like Little Haiti, the shift has disrupted life at every level, according to community advocates. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 But in Southern California’s wealthy foothill enclaves, event promoters are regularly transforming these types of regal estates into weekend party houses filled with young people who are willing to pay to enter. Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s the Week 5 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams and schools in area districts.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But rather than sticking to downtown, Mangelaars pointed to Seattle’s distinctive neighborhoods for a fall break.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Peterman has been canvassing these neighborhoods for years, describing it as important union work.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • According to quarterly earnings reported in May, company revenue surged 85% year-on-year, with the data center segment accounting for over 90% of revenue in recent quarters.
    , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Making a bus work for 15 people meant turning nearly every inch of the space into storage or living quarters.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Enclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclaves. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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