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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
While both excelled on defense, Taylor has carved out his niche on offense by setting Tigers career records for receptions (129) and yards receiving (1,308) by a tight end.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Back then, the idea of transparency and sustainability in fashion was still quite niche.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday wooden chipboard covered the niche where he will be buried, beside the chapel that houses the Virgin Mary icon.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After all, a nickname like ‘The Big Dreidel,’ is pretty niche.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
While both excelled on defense, Taylor has carved out his niche on offense by setting Tigers career records for receptions (129) and yards receiving (1,308) by a tight end.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Back then, the idea of transparency and sustainability in fashion was still quite niche.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday wooden chipboard covered the niche where he will be buried, beside the chapel that houses the Virgin Mary icon.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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The pot, found in an alcove used as a shelf, was mostly intact with two opposing handles but appeared to be missing its neck and parts of the rim, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home's quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Finishing in the Champions League places would have a huge impact on Forest.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning have been observed exiting their habitat and moving toward urban areas, such as freeways, due to the toxins' effect on the brain, Smith said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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If all goes according to plan, future low-Earth orbit space stations could feature their inflatable LIFE habitats shielded from any pesky cosmic debris.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Combat Sent can locate and identify military radar signals, while the Rivet Joint detects, identifies and geolocates signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hitting the Locate button will bring up a map showing you exactly where your child (or their phone, at least) is located.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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After a succession of dismissals for drinking on the job, Jack finally moved the family to Dixon, Illinois, when Dutch was eight or nine.—
Richard D. Mahoney,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the leak caused gas to seep into nearby homes and businesses unchecked through the air and top soil — including the Cunningham home a block away — for more than 3 1/2 hours.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlottes's Magic Cream For the timeless beauty fan A cult-favorite moisturizer that plumps, hydrates and gives skin an instant glow.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, grapefruit peel oil and sodium hyaluronate get to plumping by stimulating blood flow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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As Formula 1 energy surges through the city, Summit brings his signature blend of infectious house beats and deep grooves to one of Miami's most iconic venues for a night of unrelenting rhythm and dancefloor magic.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The plastic handle includes ribbings and grooves to allow for a more comfortable positioning of the hand.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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