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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
Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brews And Sips These locales range from a swanky speakeasy to a dive bar with live music and everything in between.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The above truth rates further thought in light of Digital Chamber founder & CEO Perianne Boring’s moving stories about the growing ability of people in unfree locales like Afghanistan to hold onto and move wealth that is stored in crypto exchange mediums.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But how do cities in Arizona actually stack up against other popular retirement locales?
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Another friend of mine follows around five people, each in various UK locales.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
The sigh of relief that registered in the hours following a Thanksgiving feast in locales such as Tempe, Ames, Provo, the Little Apple and Boulder was the result of double-digit underdog Memphis recording a double-digit win (34-24) at Tulane on Thursday evening.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA One of Virginia's most stories locales, The Jefferson Hotel, is known for its commitment to elegantly extravagant Christmas decorations.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brews And Sips These locales range from a swanky speakeasy to a dive bar with live music and everything in between.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The above truth rates further thought in light of Digital Chamber founder & CEO Perianne Boring’s moving stories about the growing ability of people in unfree locales like Afghanistan to hold onto and move wealth that is stored in crypto exchange mediums.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But how do cities in Arizona actually stack up against other popular retirement locales?
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Another friend of mine follows around five people, each in various UK locales.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
The sigh of relief that registered in the hours following a Thanksgiving feast in locales such as Tempe, Ames, Provo, the Little Apple and Boulder was the result of double-digit underdog Memphis recording a double-digit win (34-24) at Tulane on Thursday evening.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA One of Virginia's most stories locales, The Jefferson Hotel, is known for its commitment to elegantly extravagant Christmas decorations.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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However, there are some notable differences in their aging environments and locations.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company's innovative approach combines box-free drop-off locations with streamlined processing, allowing merchants to manage reverse logistics more effectively while reducing strain on store and warehouse staff.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The designer’s initial shows for Maison Margiela were staged in no-frills white-box venues, leaving the stage to his expert tailoring and dressmaking.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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