nooks

plural of nook
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 The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough). ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025 Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025 Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 Nearby, a cozy den and library loft offer quiet nooks for reading—or plotting your next soirée. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025 Ultimately, the writers, directors, crew, and cast push the plot to a point where monsters and humans are playing a deadly game of hide-and-seek in places with lots of nooks and crannies. Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Maximalist design lovers will enjoy Three Little Birds, filled with colorful wallpaper and thoughtfully designed colorful nooks. Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The 1981 home underwent extensive renovations, including a colorful interior design featuring a blue fireplace, yellow seating nooks, and a large bookcase. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Sand and silt that settle from floodwaters in places that smaller flows never reach, such as caves or alcoves along the walls of bedrock canyons.
    Ellen Wohl August 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sharp, but flexible point allows for drawing fluid, sweeping lines, but also honing in on the tiniest details, like tracing the very inner corners of your lash lines or shaping the upward flick of a cat eye.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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