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as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania
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as in to locate
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Recent Examples of niche
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Once treated as a niche, ESG has now become a more mainstream strategy as interest in ethical investing has risen.
—William Mullane, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The toy’s quirky design, limited-edition drops and social media buzz have all contributed to its growing cult following, turning it from niche art toy into global phenomenon.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Key to the initiative is the hiring of disabled writers and filmmakers, which make up a fraction of the entertainment industry workforce, but the programming goals are hardly niche.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, aren’t just one species, but a phylum that contains many hundreds of species, each specialized to different ecological niches found across the planet — some of them very extreme.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Once treated as a niche, ESG has now become a more mainstream strategy as interest in ethical investing has risen.
—William Mullane, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The toy’s quirky design, limited-edition drops and social media buzz have all contributed to its growing cult following, turning it from niche art toy into global phenomenon.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Key to the initiative is the hiring of disabled writers and filmmakers, which make up a fraction of the entertainment industry workforce, but the programming goals are hardly niche.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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For an extra $1,000, Tune offers the full 57-in-long (145-cm) alcove that's standard on the original M1.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
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Range alcoves provide opportunities for style on the inside, too.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Cover the pack with plastic wrap or a clean piece of flannel to help hold it in place and protect your clothes.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
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Down a meandering Candy Land-like path is a place called Snowdrop’s Cottage.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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Located in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the continental United States, the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve provides critical habitat for a wide range of wildlife.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Others urge for the conservation of the bears’ habitat, and there was even a sanctuary, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, created for them in Zarnesti, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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The soundstage will be located in a specific area of the studios, near the deep water tank.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2025
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The Hunter Woods subdivision would be located near the $1 billion Microsoft data center that is going to be built there.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Our job is to draw a red line between those two groups.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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In the first episode of the series, it is revealed that 10 years ago, Gi-hun was laid off from an assembly job at Dragon Motor, a car manufacturing plant.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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But then construction crews began arriving in droves less than 2 miles from her home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The Leo full moon also stirs up themes of home and family for you on the 12th, pushing you to reevaluate what security truly means to you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The velvety lipsticks have a blurred finish, and they’re made with hyaluronic acid to plump the lips and sesame-seed oil to keep them smooth and conditioned.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The oils claim to provide 12 hours of hydration, and aim to smooth and plump your lips with apricot and raspberry seed oil.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Shae Jacobs and Jack Dine blend the shuffling percussion of house with Afrobeats and R&B’s breezy grooves to create Odeal’s latest day party jam.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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This was no slouch finding his groove against a struggling offense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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