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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 Here, guests can enjoy craft cocktails at the swim-up bar, take their meals in shaded dining areas lit by rattan lanterns, and rest in cabana-like alcoves on plush day beds decorated with handcrafted textiles. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025 The home spotlights numerous private alcoves, including a hot tub level. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025 In the evenings, candles placed punctiliously into alcoves, corners, and stairwells cast warm amber light that flickers softly in the night. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Photo : Urban Aisle for Sotheby's International Realty An intimate fire pit alcove. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alcove
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Noun
  • Expected to be ready by summer, the pavilion will feature 3,200 seats, two big video boards and other trappings that sparkle in rendering images.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
  • Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy in the pavilion.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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  • Around the corner looms the Baroque-Neoclassical Cádiz Cathedral, a remnant of the city’s 18th-century golden era, when Cádiz was Spain’s main harbor and a gateway to the Americas.
    Christopher Bagley, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
  • Highway 69 is just around the corner, offering quick access to the Kansas City metro while preserving the quiet, relaxed pace of rural life.
    Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Among the main-level highlights are a trio of seating areas, along with two offices, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen boasting top-notch stainless appliances, a spacious eat-in island, a breakfast nook, and a secondary prep kitchen.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025

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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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