plural nieces
: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
Examples of niece in a Sentence
If he's my uncle, then I'm his niece.
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Described as a deeply personal and moving portrait of resilience, the film was inspired by Kher’s niece and features a score by M.M. Keeravani and sound design by Resul Pookutty.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Joan Goodwin, the novel’s protagonist, is quietly ambitious, devoted to her niece and wading through a complicated relationship with her sister.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The jewels were then passed down to her only surviving child, Duchess Marie Thérèse de Angoulême, and later to her niece, Duchess Marie Thérèse de Chambord.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
During the attack, the victim’s girlfriend and her niece came out outside.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Joan Goodwin, the novel’s protagonist, is quietly ambitious, devoted to her niece and wading through a complicated relationship with her sister.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The jewels were then passed down to her only surviving child, Duchess Marie Thérèse de Angoulême, and later to her niece, Duchess Marie Thérèse de Chambord.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
During the attack, the victim’s girlfriend and her niece came out outside.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for niece
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“Niece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niece. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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niece
noun
: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
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