Thesaurus results for LOCALE

locale

noun

lō-ˈkal

Definition of locale

as in location

the area or space occupied by or intended for something we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

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as in setting

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 locale Dubbed Rockbridge Oasis, for its secluded locale on Rockbridge Road, the all-new main residence and guesthouse that stand today are now up for sale, with the Riskin Partners Estate Group of Village Properties holding the $16 million listing. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 These form the spine of the book, interwoven with descriptions of swims of varying lengths in a very wide range of locales—rivers, waterfalls, ponds, different coves and beaches, each different and beautifully captured for the reader. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Likewise, Dopamine Chamber was recorded in various locales, including London, the English countryside, and Palermo, Italy, where Chatten built a DIY booth from mattresses and cushions. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locale

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Noun

Starting Sunday, customers will be able to go to the new location for brunch, which is the regular menu with the addition of a breakfast sandwich.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
The county was also the location of a high-profile immigration raid in Wilder last October, where over 100 people were detained at a horse racetrack, a popular gathering spot for Latino families in the area.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

To avoid missing a payment in the first place, Rose recommends turning on autopay in your credit card's online account or app settings.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The settings screen contains buttons for controlling the lights, motion detection, and motion alerts.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of setting

Noun

Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The Fort Worth Fire Department provided medical aid, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

Announced in 2024, the 133-acre site will include the packaging fab and research and development centers where top AI customers can work alongside SK Hynix on developing memory.

— Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The region is popular for tourism, trekking, and religious pilgrimage to temples and sacred sites revered across multiple faiths – all of which draw large numbers of visitors during summer and early fall.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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