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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
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But there’s already someone who’s taken up that niche or that category.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
And operating outside the FCC’s licensing regime under Carr, those spaces will face fewer constraints and be more motivated by subscription models, algorithms, and niche audiences like most businesses.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The 31-year-old content creator, who gained notoriety online in the late 2010s, is known for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But there’s already someone who’s taken up that niche or that category.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
And operating outside the FCC’s licensing regime under Carr, those spaces will face fewer constraints and be more motivated by subscription models, algorithms, and niche audiences like most businesses.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling dandelions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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All the way up front in the alcove, Kimbo takes advantage of the 8's larger footprint to install a proper 60 x 80-in (150 x 203-cm) queen-size mattress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The standings coming into this week have Huntington Beach (7-1 in league) in first place followed by Corona del Mar (6-2), Newport Harbor (5-3) and Los Alamitos (4-3).—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent Jason Taylor had previously announced the decision to truck the sand from the site and said no natural habitat would be disturbed.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The arrival of Christianity destroyed some of these ties, but the greater wound came later, from oil extraction and endless spillages, which destroyed not only the habitat, but the culture that had grown from it.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents at Silver Court Mobile Home Park, located near Southwest 8th Street and 32nd Avenue, say they were given six months to vacate after receiving a notice on March 11 from a firm representing the property owner.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the Oscars have been located on Hollywood Boulevard since settling into the then-Kodak Theatre, which later changed its name to the Dolby Theatre, over almost a century of celebrating the best in motion pictures the ceremony has bounced between Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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And this Pios team, the first at DU to ever clinch a third straight Frozen Four bid, might be Carle’s best coaching job yet.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Getting his first opening-day start with the Cubs made Thursday’s pregame journey to the home bullpen under the left-field bleachers extra special.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Court records indicate Frederick did not live at the home where the boy was discovered.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Allen won the possession game, but Sam Houston found a groove with counters and seemed to gain momentum as the match continued.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bakri conveys that immense burden in dribbles of emotion, like a trickle of water wearing down a groove in a rock wall.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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