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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
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Especially 11, 12 years ago, there was a lot of talk about music venues escaping downtown because of increasing rents and property tax and just property values overall.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Covering 13 cities across North America, his tour will include stops at renowned venues such as Radio City Music Hall in New York, as well as LA’s Peacock Theater and will conclude with a special performance at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on June 5.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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The restrictions have already thrown travel into chaos, as scenes of massive lines and hours-long delays pop up at airports around the country.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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That includes places like Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama, Baton Rouge in Louisiana, Savannah in Georgia and Tampa and Fort Myers in Florida.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kyiv has persistently targeted various types of sites linked to Moscow's military industry, from fuel depots to refineries funding its war effort to chemical factories grinding out supplies for ammunition.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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