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 eye-catching structure is made up of rippling waves of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving the front-facing rooms semi-circle window nooks from which to take in the panoramic city views.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Fold-down wall tables take this concept further, tucking flat against the wall when not in use — ideal for tight kitchens or breakfast nooks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Getting into the nooks and crannies is the only way to completely eliminate them for good—this is where shaving cream comes in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
In Bookshop Cats, from bustling city centers to quaint village nooks, meet the cats who have claimed their place between the shelves, weaving their own stories into the narratives that surround them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Fold-down wall tables take this concept further, tucking flat against the wall when not in use — ideal for tight kitchens or breakfast nooks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Getting into the nooks and crannies is the only way to completely eliminate them for good—this is where shaving cream comes in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
In Bookshop Cats, from bustling city centers to quaint village nooks, meet the cats who have claimed their place between the shelves, weaving their own stories into the narratives that surround them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Up top, the heated rooftop pool is surrounded by shaded lounge chairs, cabanas, and expansive private alcoves designed for up to 12 guests.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Washington really needs corners who can cover and McCoy can definitely cover.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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