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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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as in to locate
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Recent Examples of niche
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
In some ways, both sides of the run-club divide are a niche example of the poor public behavior that has been reported post-pandemic, like watching TikToks without headphones, or not letting people off the train first, or throwing a burrito bowl in a Chipotle employee’s face.
—Melissa Dahl, Curbed, 15 May 2025
Wex is a category leader in three niche segments — mobility, corporate payments and benefits — but is still trading at its lowest multiple in the company’s history and half that of peers, Wolfe said.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
For this corner of the metro, the niche waterpark is a popular spot for families to cool off, serving about 25,000 people over the course of those precious 10 weeks that Minnesota calls summer.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Likely during the third or second century B.C.E., the relief was mysteriously broken and buried in a pit behind the niche, per the statement.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
In some ways, both sides of the run-club divide are a niche example of the poor public behavior that has been reported post-pandemic, like watching TikToks without headphones, or not letting people off the train first, or throwing a burrito bowl in a Chipotle employee’s face.
—Melissa Dahl, Curbed, 15 May 2025
Wex is a category leader in three niche segments — mobility, corporate payments and benefits — but is still trading at its lowest multiple in the company’s history and half that of peers, Wolfe said.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
For this corner of the metro, the niche waterpark is a popular spot for families to cool off, serving about 25,000 people over the course of those precious 10 weeks that Minnesota calls summer.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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There, the sleeping area is accompanied by a small sitting area near a fireplace, plus an alcove for snuggling up with a good book, and even a private deck for enjoying the surrounding greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Hickman Bridge Zion Located in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion, Taylor Creek Trail (5 miles round-trip) ends at an awe-inducing rock alcove with two arches.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Genetic analyses suggest that key sea pen traits have evolved convergently in response to habitat depth and substrate type.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Spider monkeys are classified as an endangered species and are at risk of nearing extinction due to habitat loss, hunting and the exotic animal trade — and demand for the adorable primates has surged in recent years.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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The tunnel is 17 miles (27 km) in circumference, and is located in Geneva, Switzerland.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Branford has had three or more breweries located there in the past.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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While the air traffic controllers who went on leave could be back on the job next month, the antiquated technology that failed them cannot be fixed or replaced quickly.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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The curved, ribbed walls of their home were made using a 5-ton, three-dimensional printer that printed generated the entire wall system of their home in 12 days.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In the woods near their home, Viggo runs while Oscar chases him.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The tape traps moisture, temporarily plumping the skin.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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This plumping gloss delivers fuller looking lips with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid to hydrate.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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But where Vida Caña has really found its creative groove is in its Single Barrel Finishing Series, a program that started more or less by accident.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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