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Recent Examples of alcove
In a nearby alcove, a blue horizontal stripe was punctuated by key dates in red, such as 1906, when Finland became the first country in Europe in which women could run for political office.
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Hang bold wallpaper in the alcove of a small entryway to define the space and add a jolt of style.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Whimsical cottagecore bedroom decor doesn’t necessarily have to look like a garden-alcove.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Hang bold wallpaper in the alcove of a small entryway to define the space and add a jolt of style.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Whimsical cottagecore bedroom decor doesn’t necessarily have to look like a garden-alcove.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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As the pavilion was constructed, each piece was brought inside and rebuilt within the building itself.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Nov. 2025
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There is also a yoga pavilion and pilates studio next to the spa; complimentary group classes are typically held in the morning.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This cleaner even has the ability to transform into a handheld vacuum to reach up high in nooks and crannies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Re hops on a beam of light and flies into space in search of a cozy lunar nook.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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