Thesaurus results for REGION

region

noun

ˈrē-jən

as in area

a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck

a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region Set the scene South of the city of Bordeaux in the renowned Graves wine region, the Château Smith Haut Lafitte produces grand cru classé wines from vineyards that date to the 14th century. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Physical editions are also available at select retailers across the EMEA region, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. —

Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026 Drivers in the Charlotte region may be looking for the best way to save money on fuel prices. —

Jeff A. Chamer may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 The weather forecast for that Friday afternoon called for severe storms across the Kansas City region. —

Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for region

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Noun

Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.

— Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.

— Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026