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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
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These two niches have been big job creators for many years.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Bargaining capital also arises through unconventional alignments of medium-size powers, each with their distinctive niches.
—Boris Babic, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
As for how the coffins were placed, archeological evidence suggests that some caskets were slotted into natural or carved niches in the rock face, while others were placed on wooden beams that had been driven into cliff faces for support.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Experienced gardeners often identify warmer niches in the garden where container plants can be grown beyond this range.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Trovador instead plants rooted saplings one by one, reducing wastage and targeting micro-niches where survival is more likely.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Accessories are showcased on tall, wooden cases; in blue and green ceramic niches that wink to the founder’s affection for Marrakech, and on hulking marble shelving units.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Now that people can find their niches, there’s now all these pockets of stuff.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
Hidden behind the current love fest with The Rest Is History, are thousands of History podcasts that have carved out popular niches in the historical record or what is missing from that record.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These two niches have been big job creators for many years.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Bargaining capital also arises through unconventional alignments of medium-size powers, each with their distinctive niches.
—Boris Babic, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
As for how the coffins were placed, archeological evidence suggests that some caskets were slotted into natural or carved niches in the rock face, while others were placed on wooden beams that had been driven into cliff faces for support.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Experienced gardeners often identify warmer niches in the garden where container plants can be grown beyond this range.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Trovador instead plants rooted saplings one by one, reducing wastage and targeting micro-niches where survival is more likely.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Accessories are showcased on tall, wooden cases; in blue and green ceramic niches that wink to the founder’s affection for Marrakech, and on hulking marble shelving units.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Now that people can find their niches, there’s now all these pockets of stuff.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
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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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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
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the noise issue, and the somewhat awkward reality of spinning rotors whirring dangerously above people in public places.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Away from this airport stronghold, populations are so small and habitats so eroded that the snakes would be in a downward spiral of inbreeding and population decline if left to their own devices.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Natural habitats were destroyed, pushing animals whose species are already under stress, such as striped hyenas, golden jackals, and Egyptian mongoose, into residential areas, putting them at risk of being killed.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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In soil or water, these plants sprout roots in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, even in winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Austin Psych Fest will return to South Austin on May 8-10, unveiling a lineup that stretches from psychedelic legacy acts to contemporary soul, global grooves and local stalwarts, all set for a three-day run at The Far Out Lounge.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Robinson and Derrick Brown played well throughout the year, while Wharton and Bobby Brown just couldn’t find steady grooves, despite some flashes of brilliance.—
Mike Kaye
January 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 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
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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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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Niches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niches. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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