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the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe
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Recent Examples of locales
Credit-rating agencies saw richer locales as very likely to repay their debts and gave them sweet deals on interest rates, which meant that these towns owed less to those who’d bought their bonds.
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Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Some particularly creepy locales have even inspired repeat visits.
—Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite the logistical challenge of pulling off an Olympics in two different locales, organizers hope the Milan Cortina Games will also provide a seamless viewing experience.
—Laura Saravia, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is just 40 minutes away, and rental cars make that last stretch a breeze.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2023, BringFido, the website that tracks dog-friendly locales such as hotels and restaurants, listed the Padres, Pirates, Reds, Mariners, Nationals, Royals, Astros, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Rays.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The next article in this series will explore how other locales outside San Diego are dealing with e-bike issues.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Many northern and central Wisconsin locales are past peak leaf color, though there are still plenty of destinations that are at peak this week.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Some particularly creepy locales have even inspired repeat visits.
—Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite the logistical challenge of pulling off an Olympics in two different locales, organizers hope the Milan Cortina Games will also provide a seamless viewing experience.
—Laura Saravia, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is just 40 minutes away, and rental cars make that last stretch a breeze.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2023, BringFido, the website that tracks dog-friendly locales such as hotels and restaurants, listed the Padres, Pirates, Reds, Mariners, Nationals, Royals, Astros, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Rays.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The next article in this series will explore how other locales outside San Diego are dealing with e-bike issues.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Many northern and central Wisconsin locales are past peak leaf color, though there are still plenty of destinations that are at peak this week.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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However, evidence of their involvement based on their ownership, partnerships, or the often-secretive nature of their locations made clear that at least part of their purpose is weapons-related.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many chains are finding that fewer stores are better, and have been shutting down locations to maintain quality and brand congruence.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Bokser created the Vermillion collection to address the need for eco-friendly textiles in hospitality settings.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Power struggles in friendships or group settings could surface, especially if money, influence or loyalty is somehow involved.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The festival takes place across multiple London venues from November 4 to 8, concurrent with the Paris edition.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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Easy to conceptualize and difficult to pull off, the company’s mission has been to consolidate the frustratingly fragmented world of live event ticketing into one seamless ecosystem that benefits artists, venues, and fans alike.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Something behind the scenes, perhaps even revealed through dreams, could be trying to reveal important synchronicities to you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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This is the first look at Scream 7 after years of drama behind the scenes.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her poetry and prose have appeared in such places as The New Yorker, Ploughshares, American Poetry Review, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was surrounded by a ground crew that included Farzam, who slipped out of a bodysuit and switched places with the stuntman.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Royals are surveying fans about the team’s future, including potential sites for a new ballpark.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Downloads hosted on unfamiliar domains or file-sharing sites should be treated as unsafe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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