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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
The Southern California metropolis lays claim to some of the world’s best year-round farmers markets, and its enclaves of immigrant cuisines—Koreatown, Thai Town, and the San Gabriel Valley for Chinese—are unmatched.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
The region is home to the nation’s two biggest Iranian-American enclaves, in Beverly Hills and Irvine.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 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
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
The region is home to the nation’s two biggest Iranian-American enclaves, in Beverly Hills and Irvine.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclaves
Noun
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Currently the region has five districts that lean or are heavily Democratic.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The unusually long list of uncontested races highlights the increasingly safe nature of many legislative districts in South Florida.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 June 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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However, there were extenuating circumstances in both games, which, when factored alongside San Antonio’s Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden and their dominance for nearly three quarters in Game 4, lend credence to the notion a bounce-back effort could well be in the cards.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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There were accusations that officers delayed confronting Mateen, and that their failures were covered up, controversy that rages in some quarters to this day.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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“Enclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclaves. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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