Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubbyholes
Noun
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For tight areas, like the shower door tracks, use a toothbrush to scrub the nooks and crannies.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dropleaf tables are usually put in breakfast nooks, but their space-saving abilities can also be advantageous when used in a small entryway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The architectural designers of its reading nooks surprised people who never imagined that an outerspace theme could spark an urge to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The retailer also operates 80 shops-in-shop and close to 500 corners in Japan.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Startups have long been known for redefining the workplace—swapping out cubicles and corner offices in favor of bean bags and coffee bars.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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One section houses desks and cubicles where agents handle casework and conduct check-in appointments for immigrants navigating legal proceedings.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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