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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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What to do nearby The hotel sits on the quiet corner of Main and Garmisch streets, across from Paepcke Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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For months, residents of Havana — home to 2 million of Cuba’s almost 10 million residents — have lived with piles of garbage accumulating on almost every street corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Concentrated apple cider syrup is drizzled over this poke loaf to fill up all the little nooks and crannies with big apple flavor.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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There are incredible views of the valley below from every nook and cranny of the garden, the dining terraces, and west-facing bedrooms.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to being comfortable, the bed in our Corner King was placed right in that corner nook, giving us views from every angle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Follow the lanterns towards the sandy alcove in the middle of the island to find Middle Eastern restaurant Cargo, where chunky lamb chops and freshly baked pita bread are prepped in a shipping container kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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Monger noted that traps were placed on the floors around the building and in employee cubicles, and the rodents were being caught daily.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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“Cubbyhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubbyhole. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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