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as in alcoves
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 places
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 habitats
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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Recent Examples of niches
Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
Noun
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Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sand and silt that settle from floodwaters in places that smaller flows never reach, such as caves or alcoves along the walls of bedrock canyons.—
Ellen Wohl
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From a coastal town in Maine to a thriving city in South Carolina, here are the top places to live on the East Coast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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One of the easiest places to start is the kitchen, where single-use plastics pile up quickly in everything from food containers to cleaning supplies.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This means having the ability to move yourself and your capital away from bad situations and toward better ones—like a rabbit would choose one of its three habitats, depending on its problems in the wild.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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While landslide risk is relatively low overall, equipment and habitats should avoid steep or quake-prone areas.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both plants bloom for months on end.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Somewhere between quiet storm soul, sophisti-pop, and down tempo indie rock, Durand Jones & The Indications spin out hypnotic grooves and breezy melodies.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer Their trendy lug sole puts a chunky, modern spin on the classic loafer, while the grooves provide grip and stability, even on wet or uneven surfaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As demand for electricity surged to power more electric devices in homes and Big Tech's boom in data centers, renewable energy has been the go-to source for the cheapest, fastest way to generate more juice.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our homes are a backdrop to our lives.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After some time the board has more empty slots than pieces.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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The casino floor features nearly 4,000 slots, more than 80 table games, and an entertainment venue.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Niches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niches. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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