niches 1 of 2

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

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Relevance
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as in places
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 habitats
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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niches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of niche

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Recent Examples of niches
Verb
Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors. Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025 Thanks in large part to the internet and social media, this demographic has become loud, unignorable, and—for many booksellers and publishers in other literary niches—enviable. Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025 Shower niches are one of our favorite ways to save precious real estate (and create extra storage) in a tight space. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025 This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach. Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025 It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM. Joe Salas august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
Noun
  • Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
    Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, new energy shines through with international flavors at places such as Salt City Market, along with a buzzy bar culture that arguably rivals those of much larger cities.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Even underground facilities are usually impossible to build in these places, because the construction sites get targeted.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plants to Always Leave Standing The dry stems of certain native perennials offer excellent nesting habitats for around 25% of native bee species that utilize cavity nesting.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The exhibit has interactive features connected to Wisconsin's native plants, animals and habitats.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Plants growing in sandy soils may require more frequent irrigation, as will plants growing under intense sunlight.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Just give the baseboards a quick wipe, making sure to get into all the grooves and corners.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The goal would be to price the homes around $200,000 to make the homes affordable to buy for those who earn about 60% of the area income, according to Shawn Wallace, the church's senior pastor.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
  • And while its nostalgia makes perfect sense in the homes of historical fiction fanatics and Austen fans, Crate & Kids recognized its whimsy also makes for a superb children’s collection.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After her guest spots in seasons 1 and 2, Pernas, Hartley's real-life wife, will return in season 3 as Billie Matalon, a fellow tracker who occasionally assists Colter with his jobs.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025

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