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
During winter, mice are constantly looking for nooks and crannies to create nests to stay warm.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
This peaceful hotel feels like a library—warm, bookish, and sanctuary-like—though most guests congregate in quiet nooks between the hibiscus flowers, grapefruit trees, and pines that predate the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the two-story cottages include nap nooks, snug reading and rest alcoves.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Friday, Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst Nathan Dean gives his insights into what’s been happening and what’s coming up in the nooks and crannies of government and markets.
—Nathan R Dean, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
This peaceful hotel feels like a library—warm, bookish, and sanctuary-like—though most guests congregate in quiet nooks between the hibiscus flowers, grapefruit trees, and pines that predate the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the two-story cottages include nap nooks, snug reading and rest alcoves.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Friday, Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst Nathan Dean gives his insights into what’s been happening and what’s coming up in the nooks and crannies of government and markets.
—Nathan R Dean, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Opt for Structure Versus Slouchy When used as accent seating in adult spaces like living rooms, reading corners, bedrooms, and libraries, Button recommends sticking with beanbags with some structure and squarer shapes to avoid an overly undone look.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Jamaica has exported music, fashion, and food to the farthest corners of the planet.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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