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as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors

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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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niche

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verb

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Recent Examples of niche
Verb
The company, better known for TVs and dishwashers, has carved a niche in computing with laptops built with unbelievably light carry weight, long-lasting batteries, and premium materials. Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025 Sisley recently launched a group of grooming products laser-targeted to fit into that very niche. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025 This includes businesses of all sizes and in other niches. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025 Fast forward to today and the brand with the wolf logo has found a niche not only among green grass shops but also specialty and department stores. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for niche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
  • Curved corridors above the lobby wrap around the tower’s hub, leading to guest rooms tucked into vaulted alcoves.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Check alcoves or stairways for opportunities to leave the crowd.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Stage 3 fire restrictions remained in place on San Carlos Apache tribal lands, which included no campfires, InciWeb said.
    Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Siargao and Davao, both on the southern Mindanao Island, are respectively popular destinations for surfing and Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak and habitat to the endangered Philippine Eagle, the world’s biggest eagle by length and wing surface area.
    Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • These kelp forests help provide food and habitats for a wide variety of marine life, including fish, sea otters and seals, per the AP.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The company is located at 1621 Dana Ave., near Xavier University.
    Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
  • This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Fitzgerald, also 27, lost his starting job after struggling mightily to start the season and could find himself in competition with Koss next spring to become the Giants’ utilityman.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg does a terrific job balancing the different tones, style and pacing of the play’s two halves.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • And while a gas giant planet seems an unlikely home for life, moons offer the possibility of solid ground, or even oceans.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Made with lily oleo extract to smooth, hydrate, and plump, the lipstick has a spot in celebrity makeup artist Kirin Bhatty’s kit.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
  • It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like collagen and niacinamide to help smooth and plump the skin.
    Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Jack tried his hand at feeding a baby cow in another shot before finding a groove while welding.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Styled by Law Roach, the tight end got in the modeling groove on the set of his Florida Everglades cover shoot, which featured, more often than not, a shirtless Kelce revealing his chest hair.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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