Synonyms of locales

locales

noun

plural of locale

1

as in locations

the area or space occupied by or intended for something

we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• locations
• venues
• places
• sites
• localities
• spots
• positions
• loci
• scenes
• points
• regions
• emplacements
• sections
• precincts
• sectors
• wheres
• theres
• heres

2

as in settings

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• settings
• scenes
• backgrounds
• backdrops
• sets
• sceneries
• tableaux
• mise-en-scènes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locales

Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

At a media preview on Thursday, Disney didn’t show off much of the attraction, Avengers Infinity Defense, but expect a dark ride that will emphasize 3D screens in a battle across quickly changing locales. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Sunlight Raspberries need a full six to eight hours of sun each day to develop lots of fruit, but afternoon shade keeps them protected from intense sun in Southern locales. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

His thoughts and theories about World War II were often disguised within domestic plot lines or set in military locales far away from the front lines. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

The best antique shops are often found in unassuming destinations and quaint locales, where diamonds in the rough can be discovered with a little bit of searching. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Gluck spoke to Traveler about all the neighborhoods and locales, both planned and those discovered along the way, that made their way into One Night Only. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

On the company’s Friday call with analysts, Under Armour executives were peppered with questions about the new product cull, the company’s performance in different locales, and its overall marketing strategy. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This suggests demand for family-friendly locales, a notion supported by a look at population density. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 July 2026