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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
Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But the brand’s 58 Amazon Fresh stores, launched in 2020 as smaller grocery stores focused on the mass market, never found their niche.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Content Creator The jobs of content creators and influencers are constantly shifting depending on their social media platforms and niche.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
For decades male contraception was dismissed as a niche solution for a potentially unwilling user.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Internet culture is ubiquitous in contemporary life and dating—but, by virtue of serving millions of people at once, even the most niche internet trends and references also often lack specificity.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But the brand’s 58 Amazon Fresh stores, launched in 2020 as smaller grocery stores focused on the mass market, never found their niche.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Content Creator The jobs of content creators and influencers are constantly shifting depending on their social media platforms and niche.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
For decades male contraception was dismissed as a niche solution for a potentially unwilling user.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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Upon entry, clients are ushered through a tunnel of golden arches that lead to the main hall, where skin diagnostics are made in three separate alcoves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Officials aren’t sharing information about the specifics of the site where the remains were stolen, other than to add that the burial ground was likely a sheltered site, such as an alcove or cave.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All the key players in the industry are in one place and discussing how to get our society to the next stage in a responsible way.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yet, incidental captures of these sharks still occur through passive fishing gear, which shows that even remote deep-sea habitats/animals are not entirely safe from human influence.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Data centers are being built at a rapid pace to meet the growing resource needs of AI, thereby endangering natural habitats.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mistissini is located along the shore of Lake Mistassini, about 375 miles northwest of Quebec City.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Svalbard archipelago is located halfway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Tennessee National Guard said about 170 soldiers and airmen were assisting with recovery efforts, including helping more than 200 people stranded in vehicles and homes and providing rides to nearly 300 emergency and health care workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Define your highest-value transformation, identify perfect-fit clients, set non-negotiable pricing, design simple delivery, and establish premium standards.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Calvo argued to the Herald that fictional portrayals should help establish a better image of the city, not harm it.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The groove here is younger than at other resorts, so water sports and other feats of athleticism by the beach are encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, Svitolina never allowed Gauff to get into a groove.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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