locales

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physical setting n.
setting n.

NOUN

physical setting

Synonyms

WEAK

area bailiwick belt district domain haunt hole home location locus neck of the woods neighborhood place position region scene sector site sphere spot stage stomping ground territory theater tract turf venue vicinity zone

NOUN

setting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

locality location neighborhood venue

STRONG

area bailiwick belt district domain haunt hole home locus place position region scene sector site sphere spot stage territory theater tract turf vicinity zone

WEAK

stomping ground

Antonyms

STRONG

benefit unemployment

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locales

Too often, films whose protagonists voyage to foreign lands are considered mere travelogues—a form of cinematic tourism chiefly distinguished by the exoticism of the locales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Beyond the program, the Golden State is just more expensive than other U.S. locales, and some filmmakers have criticized the red tape that makes shooting in L.A. more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

The WalletHub ranking differed from other recent listings, which have highlighted unique locales as the top retirement destinations, such as Wyoming, New Hampshire and Midland, Mich.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Willets focuses on DJ and experiential atmospheres, rather than live music venues and locales.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

We still lived off the beaten path, but Pinewood Drive was much closer to my friends and school than the San Jose locales my parents were now considering.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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