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 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.
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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
But the interiors were sophisticated, very calming, and in keeping with the stunning natural world surrounding, there was lots of wood, and lots of nooks and hammocks to bed down in and relax with a good book.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets provide a personal touch to the garden, bringing flowers and foliage to unused nooks and crannies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 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
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 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
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
But the interiors were sophisticated, very calming, and in keeping with the stunning natural world surrounding, there was lots of wood, and lots of nooks and hammocks to bed down in and relax with a good book.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets provide a personal touch to the garden, bringing flowers and foliage to unused nooks and crannies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 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
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 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
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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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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