ALVEOLI Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

alveoli

noun

plural of alveolus

as in pockets

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Noun

Jumeirah Al Naseem—unveiled in 2016 following the openings of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Qasr, and Jumeirah Mina Al Salam—was the final piece of the puzzle, designed to bring a fresher, more contemporary edge to the complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The agent found six clear, plastic tubes, each wrapped in tape with mesh affixed to the openings.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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If impressions are flat or growing while clicks decline, the auction is still healthy.

— Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
And look at the Johnson-less segments, like the overlong Weekend Update (more on that later) — or especially the stale-as-hell midterm ads political cold open, another excuse to run through all the usual impressions.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026

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The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
The mountains and far interior could see an additional 3 to 6 degrees of warming Wednesday, and there’s a 40% chance the warmest valleys could reach triple digits Friday or Saturday, according to the forecast.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of valleys

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This resort is a fantastic place for sun-seekers to unwind amidst lush Mediterranean scrub, rocky nooks, translucent waters, and thalasso pools.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Since moving in, each member of the family has found their favorite nooks.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of nooks

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