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
With its petite size, the light can fill up empty nooks and crannies while perfectly illuminating them.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Recurring parentheticals create nooks on the page, opening portals onto passing thoughts or faraway places (a balmy beach, a portside terrace), while forays into the present tense momentarily suspend narrative time with liveness and immediacy, particularly at moments of heightened emotion.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Throughout, a series of nooks and private salons telegraph an intimate feel, reinforced by a textile palette hailing from the likes of high-end French and British specialists Lelièvre, Pierre Frey, Thorp of London and Turnell & Gigon.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Always opt for double vanities in primary bathrooms, and tuck toilets away from doors in nooks.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
To address this, the Camden is packed with lots of little nooks throughout, including in the main living space.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Recurring parentheticals create nooks on the page, opening portals onto passing thoughts or faraway places (a balmy beach, a portside terrace), while forays into the present tense momentarily suspend narrative time with liveness and immediacy, particularly at moments of heightened emotion.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Throughout, a series of nooks and private salons telegraph an intimate feel, reinforced by a textile palette hailing from the likes of high-end French and British specialists Lelièvre, Pierre Frey, Thorp of London and Turnell & Gigon.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Always opt for double vanities in primary bathrooms, and tuck toilets away from doors in nooks.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
To address this, the Camden is packed with lots of little nooks throughout, including in the main living space.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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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
Noun
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The other women look at him from the corners of their eyes, and move carefully to the other side of the well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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On draft night, Dëmin’s selection was questioned in some corners, framed as a reach or a gamble.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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