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Recent Examples of alcove
An alfresco dining alcove has a spiral staircase to a private roof-deck.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Approximately 120 rooms were built in the alcove, with some spilling outside.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon entry, clients are ushered through a tunnel of golden arches that lead to the main hall, where skin diagnostics are made in three separate alcoves.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Officials aren’t sharing information about the specifics of the site where the remains were stolen, other than to add that the burial ground was likely a sheltered site, such as an alcove or cave.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Approximately 120 rooms were built in the alcove, with some spilling outside.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon entry, clients are ushered through a tunnel of golden arches that lead to the main hall, where skin diagnostics are made in three separate alcoves.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Officials aren’t sharing information about the specifics of the site where the remains were stolen, other than to add that the burial ground was likely a sheltered site, such as an alcove or cave.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Those include a football/soccer stadium, a baseball field, basketball pavilion, exercise equipment and a 10-lane swimming pool.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The box office is at the southwest corner of the arena.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Turn the Corner One of the more dramatic transformations, the kitchen was opened up to include a breakfast nook that has contemporary flair.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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