Thesaurus results for ALCOVE

alcove

noun

ˈal-ˌkōv

as in pavilion

a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden

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as in corner

a hollowed-out space in a wall an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall

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Recent Examples of alcove When the curtain is open during the day, the living room also enjoys the light entering through an alcove/bedroom window. —

Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026 The haunting and moving scenes lensed inside this narrow alcove-like space were all really shot on-location and make for mesmerizing viewing. —

Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 In the United States and Canada, the most common tub type is the alcove tub. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 On the same floor, Tea Lounge Kafu is a serene tearoom overlooking the bamboo atrium, with seasonally changing scroll art in its tokonoma alcove. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alcove

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Elsewhere at the pavilion, Koko Entertainment is showcasing a slate built around global IP adaptations and cross-border collaborations.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Ruth Patir, the artist representing the country at that Biennale, and Mira Lapidot and Tamar Margalit, curators of the Israeli pavilion, canceled their exhibition there, saying the pavilion would remain closed until a cease-fire was obtained and the hostages released.

— News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026