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During winter, mice are constantly looking for nooks and crannies to create nests to stay warm.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026 -
Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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During winter, mice are constantly looking for nooks and crannies to create nests to stay warm.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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This peaceful hotel feels like a library—warm, bookish, and sanctuary-like—though most guests congregate in quiet nooks between the hibiscus flowers, grapefruit trees, and pines that predate the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Opt for Structure Versus Slouchy When used as accent seating in adult spaces like living rooms, reading corners, bedrooms, and libraries, Button recommends sticking with beanbags with some structure and squarer shapes to avoid an overly undone look.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Jamaica has exported music, fashion, and food to the farthest corners of the planet.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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From 1980 to 2014, conservation research papers based on fieldwork dropped by 20 percent whereas research done by data analysts and modellers rolling around in cubicles increased by at least sixfold.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Cubbyholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubbyholes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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