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Recent Examples of alcove
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
But in the pint-sized alcove near the TV is a cozy reading nook with a large pillow and faux fur rug to lay on while reclining on other pillows.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
An alfresco dining alcove has a spiral staircase to a private roof-deck.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
But in the pint-sized alcove near the TV is a cozy reading nook with a large pillow and faux fur rug to lay on while reclining on other pillows.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
An alfresco dining alcove has a spiral staircase to a private roof-deck.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Russia will have a presence at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, four years after canceling its pavilion in 2022, just after the country attacked Ukraine.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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There will also be teacher workshops, an arts pavilion, a college and career fair and two stages of live demonstrations from groups such as General Atomics and Fleet Science Center.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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