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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
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
Blumenstein noted that her hire is likely the first of many to come, as independent journalists on platforms like Substack, Beehiiv, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and elsewhere carve out their own niches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Blumenstein noted that her hire is likely the first of many to come, as independent journalists on platforms like Substack, Beehiiv, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and elsewhere carve out their own niches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
Noun
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Up top, the heated rooftop pool is surrounded by shaded lounge chairs, cabanas, and expansive private alcoves designed for up to 12 guests.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mission of their organization is to lower the risk of wildfires, increase water storage, expand habitats for wildlife and preserve ecological balance along with reducing water costs.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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Other signs include bubbles under paint or wallpaper, tight doors or windows and grooves or maze-like lines in wood.—
Ana Durrani,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pieces had been in that container a long, long time, based on grooves in their surface thought to have been caused by burrowing worms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across youth sports, affluent families are making enormous financial and logistical bets on their children’s athletic futures—relocating across state lines, buying second homes near top-tier academies, and spending well into six figures annually on tuition, private coaching, travel, and club teams.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The tornado also damaged at least 20 homes in Stewartville and there is a temporary shelter in Rochester for people displaced by the storms, according to MPR News.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company expected to be nearly halfway to its goal of 25,000 new jobs in the area by 2038.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stagnation, or zero or even falling output, means fewer jobs, so unemployment rates will rise and numbers of people with jobs will stagnate or fall.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Niches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niches. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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