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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
Here, Ne Zha 2 succeeds wildly; locales such as a heavenly city made entirely of jade and a towering, bamboo-verdant waterfall are rendered with genuinely beautiful texture and detail.
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Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Astronauts will also require quick transit between lunar locales.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Airbnb was made for locales like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tryon noted that direct hunting locales, where arrows struck prey, would offer the strongest proof.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Additional alerts covered parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York locales along Lake Erie and encompassed areas around Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Milan, Paris, and Madrid are all considered top locales for shopping, Jack Ezon of travel company Embark Beyond told CNBC.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Some brands have leaned directly into this model, flying influencers to the Hamptons the way many brands have already done for more distant locales like Abu Dhabi or Bora Bora.
—Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2025
Due to the lack of media attention to rural areas, my students come to class with the impression that all countrysides and small towns are safer than urban and suburban locales.
—Walter S. Dekeseredy, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Astronauts will also require quick transit between lunar locales.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Airbnb was made for locales like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tryon noted that direct hunting locales, where arrows struck prey, would offer the strongest proof.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Additional alerts covered parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York locales along Lake Erie and encompassed areas around Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Milan, Paris, and Madrid are all considered top locales for shopping, Jack Ezon of travel company Embark Beyond told CNBC.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Some brands have leaned directly into this model, flying influencers to the Hamptons the way many brands have already done for more distant locales like Abu Dhabi or Bora Bora.
—Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2025
Due to the lack of media attention to rural areas, my students come to class with the impression that all countrysides and small towns are safer than urban and suburban locales.
—Walter S. Dekeseredy, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scattered areas of visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4 mile in isolated locations, will continue until after sunrise, at which point fog should quickly clear out.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since December, Stein has trained groups and organizations ranging from schools to law firms to medical clinics, in urban, rural and suburban settings.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Paper tickets have become rarer, as digital tickets are scanned in at venues everywhere.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The most valuable creators today monetize across formats (short-form, long-form, live), SKUs (merch → CPG), and channels (retail, venues, licensing).—
Jason Davis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their characters are voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, respectively, but real-life singers perform on behalf of the characters during musical scenes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The city has provisions on the books for marijuana dispensaries and sites that cultivate or manufacture marijuana products, but lounges where people can use marijuana products on the premises itself are currently not allowed in Kansas City.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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