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Recent Examples of cubbyhole
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.
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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
Image Image The center is visible from the street through a glass entrance opening to a wide corridor and wall of custom shelving with cubbyholes, pegboards and stools designed by the architect Koray Duman.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Isle of Gelato: A cubbyhole of a place on Pedlar Street sells artisanal ice creams, including vegan recipes, that have amassed quite a following.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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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
Image Image The center is visible from the street through a glass entrance opening to a wide corridor and wall of custom shelving with cubbyholes, pegboards and stools designed by the architect Koray Duman.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Isle of Gelato: A cubbyhole of a place on Pedlar Street sells artisanal ice creams, including vegan recipes, that have amassed quite a following.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubbyhole
Noun
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The entire inside of the fridge should receive a monthly wipe down, while a more thorough deep clean should take place twice a year where the drawers and shelves are removed to get all the nooks and crannies.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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This cleaner even has the ability to transform into a handheld vacuum to reach up high in nooks and crannies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This cleaner even has the ability to transform into a handheld vacuum to reach up high in nooks and crannies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Re hops on a beam of light and flies into space in search of a cozy lunar nook.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Upon entry, clients are ushered through a tunnel of golden arches that lead to the main hall, where skin diagnostics are made in three separate alcoves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Officials aren’t sharing information about the specifics of the site where the remains were stolen, other than to add that the burial ground was likely a sheltered site, such as an alcove or cave.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Decorations were abound in cubicles, offices and green rooms, and snack carts were set up around almost every quarter.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Three men shared this cubicle—Qing Yuan during the night shift, Qi Chu the morning, and Lao Jia the afternoon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Cubbyhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubbyhole. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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