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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
Some are in trendy non-touristy locales, some sit in the heart of it all.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Two weeks on the road at Christmastime, playing such glamorous locales as Medford, Massachusetts.
—Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The adults-only cruise line’s newest vessel will take after the line’s other ships but also features an adapted frame and is designed for transiting locales like the Panama Canal and Alaska.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
While this episode didn't feature their trademark array of strange creatures and colorful locales, the pair's touch can be felt both through the dynamic use of cameras and focus on smaller moments of joy against the backdrop of a dark conflict.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Chile Specializing in small group tours in Central and South America, Pura Aventura’s Off the Beaten Track Patagonia takes travelers through some of Patagonia's most undiscovered locales.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Two weeks on the road at Christmastime, playing such glamorous locales as Medford, Massachusetts.
—Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The adults-only cruise line’s newest vessel will take after the line’s other ships but also features an adapted frame and is designed for transiting locales like the Panama Canal and Alaska.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
While this episode didn't feature their trademark array of strange creatures and colorful locales, the pair's touch can be felt both through the dynamic use of cameras and focus on smaller moments of joy against the backdrop of a dark conflict.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Chile Specializing in small group tours in Central and South America, Pura Aventura’s Off the Beaten Track Patagonia takes travelers through some of Patagonia's most undiscovered locales.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locales
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Of the striking Chicago area stores, all but the Elgin and Greektown locations were either listed as closed or not accepting online orders on the Starbucks app as of Tuesday morning.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks, however, said about 170 Starbucks locations did not open as planned on Tuesday, Christmas Eve.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then, from April 23 to May 25, 2025, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over the city with more than 100 artists performing at four different venues.—
Sarah Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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Jewish athletes distinguished themselves across events, venues and tiers of competition — from the Olympics to the major leagues to college ball.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.—
Simon Abrams,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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The director was on guard against the usual cliché of crowds in concert scenes where everyone seems to be acting in unison.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Locales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locales. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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