Thesaurus results for LOCATION

location

noun

lō-ˈkā-shən

Definition of location

as in venue

the area or space occupied by or intended for something we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony

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Recent Examples of location The Commissioners Court approved a plan leaving 93 fewer polling sites than the 2022 midterm, with O’Hare saying each Election Day location costs about $4,500 and Simmons opposing any reduction. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The backstory Opened in early 2024, this hotel is Thompson’s fourth Texas location. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 These names tended to relate to a specific location (such as a street or square) or were extremely vague. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The growing chain just opened its second Treasure Valley location at 209 1st Ave. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for location

Recent Examples of Synonyms for location

Noun

Symphony plans new Plaza venue The Kansas City Symphony plans to break ground in 2026 on a new 4,600-seat concert venue near the Country Club Plaza.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
However, both defenses allow more than 25 points per game, and the indoor venue removes weather disruption.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

Safety questions at Starbase Worker safety at SpaceX’s Starbase site in South Texas has also drawn scrutiny.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The company is executing multiple expansion projects at its East Camden site, including the Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities and two new facilities to support PAC-3 propulsion production.

— Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of site

Noun

The Queen City punched well above its weight, with Sam Hart’s Counter- holding onto its Michelin Star, five newcomers earning spots on the guide and one local chef taking home a national honor.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Consecutive weeks filled with upsets have resulted in Miami sitting in the top spot of the college football world.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of spot

Noun

Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
In that scenario, energy companies and the localities seeking to recoup funds for climate change damages would remain in legal limbo.

— Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of locality

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