as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall
books filled every nook in the literature professor's house
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Recent Examples of nooks
Burke’s in-the-round staging makes use of many nooks and crannies in the intimate venue; for example, Bunny’s bed and the Old Woman’s rocking chair are tucked into gaps between the rows of seats.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Getting into the nooks and crannies is the only way to completely eliminate them for good—this is where shaving cream comes in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
In Bookshop Cats, from bustling city centers to quaint village nooks, meet the cats who have claimed their place between the shelves, weaving their own stories into the narratives that surround them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
There are couches and study nooks, as well as a Holocaust museum and an art gallery.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Getting into the nooks and crannies is the only way to completely eliminate them for good—this is where shaving cream comes in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
In Bookshop Cats, from bustling city centers to quaint village nooks, meet the cats who have claimed their place between the shelves, weaving their own stories into the narratives that surround them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
There are couches and study nooks, as well as a Holocaust museum and an art gallery.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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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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The alcoves on the rotunda's first level long held Iowa units' battle flags, including the 2nd Infantry's scarred banner.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But in the younger, less formal corners of the internet, like Instagram and TikTok, the comments under every post about the attacks generally run in one direction.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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