alveoli

noun

plural of alveolus
as in pockets

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  1. openings
  2. impressions
  3. valleys
  4. nooks
Noun
  • Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.
    — Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Holes Other tea infusers feature strainer-like holes that are slightly larger than the openings in mesh models.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • They were then compensated based on the impressions and engagement their content generated.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Mike Ford, who joined the Rays' baseball operations department earlier this year, recently shared his early impressions of working for one of New York's longtime division rivals.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of impressions
Noun
  • The National Weather Service said the severe weather affects a wide region stretching from the Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri eastward into much of the Ohio and Tennessee river valleys.
    — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Hikers pass Incan ruins, wide sweeping valleys and vibrant cloud forest before climbing to the route’s high point at Dead Woman’s Pass.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of nooks
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“Alveoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveoli. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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