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Recent Examples of alcove
In the kitchen’s breakfast alcove, a midcentury Italian light fixture hangs near a rustic country cabinet.
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
After two hours, Tse Yaa Kin appeared around the bend, its alcoves offering tantalizing shelter from the September sun.
—Alastair Lee Bitsóí, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The inside of the tomb is known for its intricate latticed screens, arched alcoves, and a double dome design following a typical medieval Mughal aesthetic.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The primary suite, which Palmer once used as his personal office, has a fireplace alcove with seating and a spa-like bathroom.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
After two hours, Tse Yaa Kin appeared around the bend, its alcoves offering tantalizing shelter from the September sun.
—Alastair Lee Bitsóí, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The inside of the tomb is known for its intricate latticed screens, arched alcoves, and a double dome design following a typical medieval Mughal aesthetic.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The primary suite, which Palmer once used as his personal office, has a fireplace alcove with seating and a spa-like bathroom.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy in the pavilion.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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The government’s international expansion strategy focuses on emerging Asian markets, with plans to establish joint pavilions at major animation markets in Greater China and Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The grad’s next big adventure is right around the corner, so practical gear like a planner, laundry bag, or reusable water bottle will be welcomed!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bloodlines had granted British monarchs the right to territory in Aquitaine, the southwestern nook of France, much to the rancor of their French rivals.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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George Springer found a nook in his locker to rest his phone every day.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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