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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For the first time in over 30 years, pay-TV’s penetration has slipped below 50%, making a niche product of what was once a fixture in nearly 94% of American homes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In some cases, where and when filmmakers find their niche audiences is as important as how and why studios decide to distribute their art.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Mammoth Hockey, meanwhile, is a small business that manufactures a niche product.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Developed by Sea Wolf Marine, a life jacket manufacturer in Gimhae, the product highlights South Korea’s growing role in this niche market.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For the first time in over 30 years, pay-TV’s penetration has slipped below 50%, making a niche product of what was once a fixture in nearly 94% of American homes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In some cases, where and when filmmakers find their niche audiences is as important as how and why studios decide to distribute their art.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Mammoth Hockey, meanwhile, is a small business that manufactures a niche product.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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In a nearby alcove, a blue horizontal stripe was punctuated by key dates in red, such as 1906, when Finland became the first country in Europe in which women could run for political office.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The species was found in a cold stream, and its habitat is threatened by tourism and habitat destruction.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Loss of habitat and use of pesticides have shrunk the mascot’s numbers.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor does have a bus pass and has been previously located in Milwaukee, police said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your entire life is tied to your job.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some have said the move could have a positive impact on job opportunities.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starks’ dream is to someday visit the Warren Occult Museum in Connecticut, which is closed to the public, but open to guests who book overnight stays at the home of late, famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The menu consists of five options, including the 80-minute Face Time at The Fifth, the hotel’s signature treatment using the brand’s plumping Key Radiance Care Serum Gel Mask.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the Cubs find their groove early today, the pitchers could be important in the winner-take-all Game 3.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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