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Recent Examples of alcove
Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcove
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.
—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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Leafy walking trails lead to the three restaurants, two infinity pools, and clusters of bi-level pavilions.
Noun
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The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce.
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Anthony Elanga puts up a contender for the goal of the tournament with a rocket from the corner of the box into the left side of the net to bring this one back even at one goal apiece in the 62nd minute.
Noun
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Caleb and Kayda spend a few minutes chatting in the Say Less nook, and Zach torments himself with mental images of them making out just outside of view.
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At just under 2 feet wide, the compact table is the perfect size for smaller patios, porches, and garden nooks where space is at a premium.
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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