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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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verb

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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 See All Example Sentences for niche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
  • 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
  • Range alcoves provide opportunities for style on the inside, too.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Down a meandering Candy Land-like path is a place called Snowdrop’s Cottage.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The soundstage will be located in a specific area of the studios, near the deep water tank.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2025
  • 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
  • Our job is to draw a red line between those two groups.
    Ashish Valentine, NPR, 29 June 2025
  • 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
  • But then construction crews began arriving in droves less than 2 miles from her home.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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