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as in pavilions
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 nooks
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 alcoves
By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Meanwhile, the two-story cottages include nap nooks, snug reading and rest alcoves.
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Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
The six individual bunkbed alcoves, built inside the airline's new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, will have a lie-flat bed with a mattress, pillow, sheets, blanket and a seatbelt.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
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Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
The alcoves on the rotunda's first level long held Iowa units' battle flags, including the 2nd Infantry's scarred banner.
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Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Meanwhile, the two-story cottages include nap nooks, snug reading and rest alcoves.
—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
The six individual bunkbed alcoves, built inside the airline's new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, will have a lie-flat bed with a mattress, pillow, sheets, blanket and a seatbelt.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
The alcoves on the rotunda's first level long held Iowa units' battle flags, including the 2nd Infantry's scarred banner.
—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcoves
Noun
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Beverage pavilions will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
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Stretching across a large swath of the National Mall, the fair has dozens of pavilions for 56 states and territories and numerous executive-branch departments, in addition to a Ferris wheel, a rodeo, and other displays from companies and organizations, many of them Trump-aligned.
Noun
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At just under 2 feet wide, the compact table is the perfect size for smaller patios, porches, and garden nooks where space is at a premium.
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Gorgeous gardens and common spaces, including a large pool ringed by palm trees, and a stylish main house with plenty of sitting areas and dining nooks.
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Seeking to appeal to the whole of a now fractured market in Spain, as elsewhere, with multiple niches, Prime Video Spain also buys series for Spain.
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Its Aroma Italia program covers classic Italian cuisine and cooking techniques, while specialized programs focus on niches like bread, pizza, pastries or sauces.
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“Alcoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoves. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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