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

Community science initiatives to collect bat genetic residues have helped research uncover the state's 29th species and understand bat behavior in different locales. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

These are purist dishes that tell the story of place as only cooks from those locales can. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

If Searching for Italy prioritized major destinations such as Rome and Milan, Tucci in Italy sought out less touristy locales, like Ball’s personal favorite stop, Le Marche. — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026

These form the spine of the book, interwoven with descriptions of swims of varying lengths in a very wide range of locales—rivers, waterfalls, ponds, different coves and beaches, each different and beautifully captured for the reader. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

What started in Taos, New Mexico, is now a nationwide movement—though a limited one, due to strict zoning regulations in most locales. — Felicia Brower, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Likewise, Dopamine Chamber was recorded in various locales, including London, the English countryside, and Palermo, Italy, where Chatten built a DIY booth from mattresses and cushions. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

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

This follows a string of northwest Indiana locales that declared states of emergency earlier this week after hurricane-like derecho winds tore through the region. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026