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Recent Examples of alcove
Tommasino told me that one of the guest rooms had been a pantry, with a small alcove that had a fireplace to make goat cheese.
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Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Two upstairs en suite bedrooms include the primary suite, which features a tiled balcony offering up a picturesque view of the Griffith Observatory, dual walk-in closets, and a bath flaunting a marble soaking tub notched into a windowed and arched alcove.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Surrounded by photography books, four American Girl dolls regarded us from an alcove.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The early morning temple grounds are green and quiet, stacks of stone carvings lean against each other inside tall alcoves carved out of the cliff by centuries of water.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
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Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Two upstairs en suite bedrooms include the primary suite, which features a tiled balcony offering up a picturesque view of the Griffith Observatory, dual walk-in closets, and a bath flaunting a marble soaking tub notched into a windowed and arched alcove.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Surrounded by photography books, four American Girl dolls regarded us from an alcove.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The early morning temple grounds are green and quiet, stacks of stone carvings lean against each other inside tall alcoves carved out of the cliff by centuries of water.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Grab some food and drinks, a blanket or low-profile chair and plant yourself on some grass around the pavilion.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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The pavilion is the brainchild of North Little Rock Tourism and is a public-private partnership with the Argenta Arts Foundation.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Also, exposed in a kitchen corner: rodent bait. Re-re-re-re-inspection, Wednesday again: Passed.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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It was shaped in kitchens, temples, street corners, songs.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Among the highlights is an eat-in kitchen outfitted with dual islands, top-notch stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Marble benches were tucked away in nooks of the lake, perfect for an easel and some watercolors.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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