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Recent Examples of alcove
The space features fragrant evergreen boughs, which Rucci said are supposed to give the illusion of the Northwoods creeping into the alcove.
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
It was situated in an alcove, positioned in the shine of a colored light.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
In a nearby alcove, a blue horizontal stripe was punctuated by key dates in red, such as 1906, when Finland became the first country in Europe in which women could run for political office.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
It was situated in an alcove, positioned in the shine of a colored light.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
In a nearby alcove, a blue horizontal stripe was punctuated by key dates in red, such as 1906, when Finland became the first country in Europe in which women could run for political office.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Sri Lanka organized its own pavilion this season to take advantage of tariff-free access to the United Kingdom under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, two patient pavilions remain unfinished.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After White’s corner 3-pointer, Minnesota committed a pair of costly turnovers in the final minute.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Flowers and greenery sprouting from every corner and crevice attract hummingbirds, a cacophony of morning birdsong and a cricket soundtrack by late afternoon.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mini greenhouse is perfectly sized for a kitchen counter, windowsill, desk, or any nook that could use a little life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Spread the cream over the entire surface of the board, making sure to get every nook, cranny, and crevice.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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