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Examples of alcove in a Sentence
a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden
an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall
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Hidden Valley Park Trail Hidden Valley Park Trail Nelson-Atkins Museum grounds
While not technically a walking trail, the Nelson’s Donald J. Hall Sculpture Garden offers many alcoves to explore.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024
The exterior remains largely unchanged, the deep solid walls, arches, alcoves and geometric patterning lifted directly from the UAE’s vernacular architecture.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
They are similarly illuminated by window light, despite joining from different locations: Henry sits in her working studio, while Shabaka appears on-screen from a cozy alcove.
—Essence, 20 June 2024
Decor is retro-swish, all green-pink curvy alcove seating.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024
The exterior remains largely unchanged, the deep solid walls, arches, alcoves and geometric patterning lifted directly from the UAE’s vernacular architecture.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
They are similarly illuminated by window light, despite joining from different locations: Henry sits in her working studio, while Shabaka appears on-screen from a cozy alcove.
—Essence, 20 June 2024
Decor is retro-swish, all green-pink curvy alcove seating.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcove. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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