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noun

ˈnich How to pronounce niche (audio)
Definition of nichenext
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as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors

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as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business

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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania

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verb

as in to locate

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Recent Examples of niche
Noun
Each type of ciliate occupies a different niche in the rumen, the same way that lions and cheetahs have different roles as predators on the savanna, Tricarico said. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026 Goldman told Ars that although the copyright meme case is niche, the significance of a win for Saflor could resonate beyond the meme ecosystem and inform some of the biggest AI copyright fights. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 As previously reported, the publisher has grown from a niche operation into a major force behind graphic novels and multimedia projects involving artists ranging from Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready to Blondie, Elvis Presley, Joan Jett and Gorillaz. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 July 2026 That includes airlines and hotels along with even more niche options, like parking lots and garages. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for niche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
  1. alcove
  2. place
  3. habitat
  4. locate
  5. job
  6. home
  7. establish
  8. groove
Noun
  • They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Set in alcoves, these structures included single-room storage units for food, all the way up to 150-room villages, such as Cliff Palace, which once housed about 100 people.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of alcove
Noun
  • Robinson described the ceremony as a place where people could see those working throughout Kansas City’s Black business, creative and community spaces.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Those pledges defined their formative years, shaping expectations about their country’s trajectory and their place within it.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • For 30 years, the Festival of Butterflies has invited guests to walk among tropical and native butterflies while learning about the insects’ life cycles, habitats and role as pollinators.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Positive Reactions from Wildlife Advocates Stephanie Wein, water and conservation advocate at the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, said the state has lacked a unified way to address fragmented habitat and wildlife corridors.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of habitat
Verb
  • They’re located in Prospect’s Knoll section, which offers views of the lake peeking through the surrounding woods.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • North Richland Hills council members unanimously voted to amend zoning requirements for data centers that want to locate in the city.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of locate
Noun
  • Not everyone’s job includes crawling 150 feet through a spillway pipe 20 feet beneath a lake.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The jobs span the agriculture, automotive, education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, law enforcement, real estate and retail industries, among others, according to the fair’s website.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • In 2022, when the bank started requiring employees to return to the office as COVID-era restrictions eased, Arbuckle requested to continue working from home instead of commuting to uptown Charlotte.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • According to Chinese media, some regions like China’s eastern Shandong province have received government support to boost manufacturing of cooling products and other home appliances this year.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of home
Verb
  • From Levi’s and Wrangler to next-gen iterations like Re/Done and EB Denim, these tried-and-true labels have established themselves as go-tos, with dedicated followings who return pair after pair.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • Powers, now, will head into his fourth training camp as the Broncos’ established starter at left guard.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Definition of establish
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  • The interior of the home is finished in white tongue-and-groove paneling and looks bright and airy thanks to its generous glazing and high ceilings.
    — Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Just when the two seem to be getting into a groove, his secret ex-wife Sidney (Engerman) shows up and causes chaos.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
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