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
As such, cane chairs are an excellent option for small dining rooms or breakfast nooks, offering function without overwhelming these spaces.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The aim is to create unique nooks for various awards and bits to unfold as they’re rearranged throughout the night.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal.
—Ben Coxworth
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
These are great options for marking off smaller nooks and tinier zones in a large room.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These varied observation points suggest the gecko is adaptable within its habitat, making use of the many nooks and surfaces that karst landscapes provide.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The aim is to create unique nooks for various awards and bits to unfold as they’re rearranged throughout the night.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal.
—Ben Coxworth
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
These are great options for marking off smaller nooks and tinier zones in a large room.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These varied observation points suggest the gecko is adaptable within its habitat, making use of the many nooks and surfaces that karst landscapes provide.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gleyber Torres walked leading off the seventh against loser Michael Lorenzen, and Jackson Chourio’s two-out single put runners at the corners.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Farris follows with a single of his own, bringing up Stewart with no outs and runners on the corners.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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