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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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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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Recent Examples of niches
Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The report suggested these niches are more likely to go to TV news first over social media for breaking news coverage.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The most immediate disruption may appear in commercial niches such as advertising jingles or podcast themes.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Mirrors are also a good solution for filling niches (as demonstrated above, in a small Parisian apartment designed by ABL) or covering the entire surface of a narrow wall.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The popularity of cremation brought us the contemporary columbarium, with its above-ground niches for urns.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Nvidia and Supermicro were both founded in Silicon Valley in 1993, with each occupying different niches in the burgeoning tech industry.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.
—Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many found new niches in grooming, boarding or training.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The report suggested these niches are more likely to go to TV news first over social media for breaking news coverage.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The most immediate disruption may appear in commercial niches such as advertising jingles or podcast themes.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Mirrors are also a good solution for filling niches (as demonstrated above, in a small Parisian apartment designed by ABL) or covering the entire surface of a narrow wall.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The popularity of cremation brought us the contemporary columbarium, with its above-ground niches for urns.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Nvidia and Supermicro were both founded in Silicon Valley in 1993, with each occupying different niches in the burgeoning tech industry.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.
—Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
Noun
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the two-story cottages include nap nooks, snug reading and rest alcoves.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Jackson and other experts detail why apple cores and other food waste are harmful, and why the best way to protect our natural habitats is not to throw anything out, even the seemingly harmless bits.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Learn expert tips on growing and caring for native plants in a variety of habitats.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After months of toiling over the build, the supplier facility produced a version of the product, but on the back of the display, 35 grooves were installed instead of 25.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Hundreds more homes, apartments to come Later phases of development would include more housing beyond the Westveil subdivision, though exact numbers of units are not clear.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Verb
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One of the best bigs in [expletive] basketball history flops.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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And the workforce only got word of the loss of their jobs an hour before the official announcement.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Niches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niches. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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