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
Don't stop with just empty corners in your home—fill other nooks and crannies with books, too.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Make sure to vacuum all carpets and rugs, including hard-to-reach nooks by using your vacuum crevice tool.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Suction power, an extra large dust cup, a detachable handle for slurping up dust and debris in nooks and crannies have all earned it major points with the Amazon crowd.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The architectural designers of its reading nooks surprised people who never imagined that an outerspace theme could spark an urge to read.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Rest assured, though, that bed nooks are very much for grown-ups, and have been since medieval times.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Quiet nooks for reading will be created both inside and outside.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The property sits along Lake Mangonia and is dotted with swaying palm trees, lush plantings, and plenty of nooks for relaxation.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Make sure to vacuum all carpets and rugs, including hard-to-reach nooks by using your vacuum crevice tool.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Suction power, an extra large dust cup, a detachable handle for slurping up dust and debris in nooks and crannies have all earned it major points with the Amazon crowd.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The architectural designers of its reading nooks surprised people who never imagined that an outerspace theme could spark an urge to read.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Rest assured, though, that bed nooks are very much for grown-ups, and have been since medieval times.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Quiet nooks for reading will be created both inside and outside.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The property sits along Lake Mangonia and is dotted with swaying palm trees, lush plantings, and plenty of nooks for relaxation.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 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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Two veteran data journalists are launching a new investigative publication to cover rising authoritarianism from the shadowy corners of the internet.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Traversing quaint New York street corners and rooftops, Vincent serenades his girl with playful bars about love, commitment and the important building blocks of a good relationship.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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