VALES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

vales

noun

plural of vale

as in valleys

an area of lowland between hills or mountains settled in a lush vale in the shadow of the mountains

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Recent Examples of vales Her journey takes her to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 But Mary’s journey takes her far beyond that familiar estate — to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

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valleys

Noun

The quicker melting changes the usual flow of water through valleys and into the lake, compounding the challenges.

— Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers scenic train rides through colorful forests, open meadows, and river valleys, with special excursions during peak fall foliage season.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026

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