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 neighborhood Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Speaking of relaxing, for those who plan to stay overnight, there's nowhere better suited than Hortas do Rio, a chic boutique stay with plenty of private nooks for a quiet moment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
But with all the nooks and crannies in raspberries, is there a preferred method of cleaning?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
On either side, four rooms that were once examination rooms are now nooks filled with books, including two comfortable rooms for children.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
With social media in mind, Macerich also is redesigning some center common areas, painting staircases and the nooks under escalators in bright, eye-catching designs to encourage spontaneous photoshoots.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And with the game’s scales tipped so far in one direction — toward players, toward equipment — the only answer for the course can be found in the greens; specifically, the smallest nooks and most inconvenient crannies of those surfaces.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Speaking of relaxing, for those who plan to stay overnight, there's nowhere better suited than Hortas do Rio, a chic boutique stay with plenty of private nooks for a quiet moment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
But with all the nooks and crannies in raspberries, is there a preferred method of cleaning?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
On either side, four rooms that were once examination rooms are now nooks filled with books, including two comfortable rooms for children.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
With social media in mind, Macerich also is redesigning some center common areas, painting staircases and the nooks under escalators in bright, eye-catching designs to encourage spontaneous photoshoots.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And with the game’s scales tipped so far in one direction — toward players, toward equipment — the only answer for the course can be found in the greens; specifically, the smallest nooks and most inconvenient crannies of those surfaces.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 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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There are many, many beautiful corners to tuck yourself into here, which means there’s a pervasive sense of privacy, even when the hotel is packed for the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The issue was always about Jokic emerging as the world's best player during a period when open hostility toward White people had become increasingly acceptable in influential corners of media, politics and culture.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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