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
Avoid dog cooling collars that have nooks and crannies that can be difficult to keep grass and dirt out of.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The nooks and crannies of the standing coral skeletons provide an opportunity for the seaweeds, which compete with coral for reef space, to proliferate and take over the reef, preventing the return of corals.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
The competition level can be high despite the low stakes, leading to crazy bounces off arena walls and balls sometimes getting stuck in ceiling nooks.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Start by making your way around the nooks and crannies of Bridgeway Promenade, Sausalito’s heart.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
The neighborhood Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On either side, four rooms that were once examination rooms are now nooks filled with books, including two comfortable rooms for children.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The nooks and crannies of the standing coral skeletons provide an opportunity for the seaweeds, which compete with coral for reef space, to proliferate and take over the reef, preventing the return of corals.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
The competition level can be high despite the low stakes, leading to crazy bounces off arena walls and balls sometimes getting stuck in ceiling nooks.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Start by making your way around the nooks and crannies of Bridgeway Promenade, Sausalito’s heart.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
The neighborhood Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On either side, four rooms that were once examination rooms are now nooks filled with books, including two comfortable rooms for children.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Perhaps the crowning jewel of The Peninsula, however, is the subterranean Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre—anchored by a glorious 25-meter indoor pool (with underwater music) flanked by grand marble pillars and cocoon-like alcoves cradling loungers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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