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Recent Examples of cubbyhole
There’s also a theater room with low-level, dimmable lighting; beanbags; and a cubbyhole with a cushioned area.
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Jen Malia, Curbed, 20 Aug. 2025
The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
At the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp, the upper level is dedicated to a sprawling installation of open cubic shelves that look like highly refined cubbyholes.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Hagerman blamed Le Tub’s infamous wait times on the tiny kitchen — an 8-by-8-foot cubbyhole — and on the chargrill itself, only equipped to handle 30 patties at once.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Jen Malia, Curbed, 20 Aug. 2025
The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
At the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp, the upper level is dedicated to a sprawling installation of open cubic shelves that look like highly refined cubbyholes.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Hagerman blamed Le Tub’s infamous wait times on the tiny kitchen — an 8-by-8-foot cubbyhole — and on the chargrill itself, only equipped to handle 30 patties at once.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubbyhole
Noun
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Showers are tucked into the corner of this bathing area, and water drains through the boards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Before going down with the season-ending ailment, Thornton had unseated Chau Smith-Wade as the team’s starting nickel corner prior to the Week 11 win over Atlanta.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Start by making your way around the nooks and crannies of Bridgeway Promenade, Sausalito’s heart.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Alex dreamed up—and built—the breakfast nook in an unused corner of the dining room.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The sleeping alcove offers more privacy than the typical studio due to floor-to-ceiling built-ins.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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The main 64 x 80-in (163 x 203-cm) super-queen bed is located up in the alcove, which is all but encased in glass thanks to its two large side windows and the skylight above.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Noun
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And smartwatches like the rugged Garmin Epix Pro track your health stats from the most brutal outdoor conditions to the most mundane days in the cubicle.—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The bathroom, located at the opposite end to the porch door, features a walk-in shower cubicle, a vanity sink, storage cabinets, and a toilet.—
Stefan Ionescu
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Cubbyhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubbyhole. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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