1
as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the restaurant, the preferred purlieu of the theatergoing crowd, is always packed an hour or two before showtime
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2
as in vicinity
purlieus plural
an adjoining region or space
we stopped at one of the several pubs in the purlieus of the stadium
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3
as in outskirts
purlieus plural
the districts adjacent to a city
such gated communities are common among the purlieus of these Midwestern cities
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Noun
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Two other Denver haunts made Yelp’s list: Steakhouse Guard and Grace (1801 California St.) came in at No. 23, followed by Sushi Den (1487 S. Pearl St.) at No. 64.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2025 -
So, there’s little wonder that while many of his Gen Z musical contemporaries followed the bedroom TikTok-to-hit performer pathway, Myers’ roots extend back to the vaunted singer-songwriter haunts of Austin.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Being anywhere near Flores’ vicinity in that category certainly says something.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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At 6-3, nearly 330 pounds, Williams is a disruptive force against the run, soaking up blockers, while trapping any runner in his vicinity like a black hole.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Situated on prime waterfront along Long Sands Beach in the resort town of York, Maine, The Nevada Hotel has three stories and 21 rooms, each with a dedicated deck offering ocean views.—
Marquita K. Harris,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Another 16 to 22 inches of snow was expected to fall at the resort’s summit by Friday night, the Bee previously reported.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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