alveoli

noun

plural of alveolus
as in pockets

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  1. openings
  2. impressions
  3. valleys
  4. nooks
Noun
  • But there is a new wave of dining headed toward the neighborhood, with several restaurant openings announced by the teams behind other popular Atlanta ventures like Joystick Gamebar and Little Bear.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The industry is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the next 15 to 30 years, yet McKinsey has found that, globally, for every three openings, there is only one qualified candidate to fill them.
    — Kris Naudts, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • Hokusai has led the charge, with exceptional impressions of The Great Wave regularly smashing expectations.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For example, the league secured 453 million social impressions (+97%), and 137 million social video views (+139%) this season.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of impressions
Noun
  • The East Bay heat risk is highest in the region’s interior hills and valleys, according to NWS.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Spend your days hiking easy-to-access trails, searching for salamanders, spotting elk in nearby valleys, snapping family photos, and enjoying the peace that comes with screen-free time.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • The nooks, with their plush seating and fluffy pillows, have books stacked on either end.
    — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some are cozy attic nooks and others spacious suites with bathrooms at the entrance and tubs next to the bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nooks
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