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as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania
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as in to locate
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Recent Examples of niche
Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Remains end up either in a niche purchased in the columbarium, or sprinkled on the cemetery's Memorial Green set aside for that purpose.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Creative Tonic Design The colors of the geometric floor tiles in this lounge by Creative Tonic match those in the marbled niches on either side of the chimney breast.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Isn’t there something comforting about weirdo citizens dominating local government meetings with their niche, single-minded interests, even when the world has ended?
—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Coogler is now thirty-eight and occupies a rarefied niche among contemporary filmmakers.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Remains end up either in a niche purchased in the columbarium, or sprinkled on the cemetery's Memorial Green set aside for that purpose.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Creative Tonic Design The colors of the geometric floor tiles in this lounge by Creative Tonic match those in the marbled niches on either side of the chimney breast.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Isn’t there something comforting about weirdo citizens dominating local government meetings with their niche, single-minded interests, even when the world has ended?
—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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The home spotlights numerous private alcoves, including a hot tub level.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the evenings, candles placed punctiliously into alcoves, corners, and stairwells cast warm amber light that flickers softly in the night.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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As human settlements expanded on islands where the auk nested, the bird's habitat was further encroached upon.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups warn that DOGE job cuts may hamper the response to a major oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast this week, a leak that is fast contaminating marshlands and threatening vital wildlife habitats and fisheries.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The Combat Sent can locate and identify military radar signals, while the Rivet Joint detects, identifies and geolocates signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hitting the Locate button will bring up a map showing you exactly where your child (or their phone, at least) is located.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For the government jobs left at the state and local level, recent grads are likely competing with those departing from federal jobs.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from the back of the residence that was spreading to the home next door, fire officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlottes's Magic Cream For the timeless beauty fan A cult-favorite moisturizer that plumps, hydrates and gives skin an instant glow.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, grapefruit peel oil and sodium hyaluronate get to plumping by stimulating blood flow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Formula 1 energy surges through the city, Summit brings his signature blend of infectious house beats and deep grooves to one of Miami's most iconic venues for a night of unrelenting rhythm and dancefloor magic.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The plastic handle includes ribbings and grooves to allow for a more comfortable positioning of the hand.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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