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Recent Examples of alcove
There, the sleeping area is accompanied by a small sitting area near a fireplace, plus an alcove for snuggling up with a good book, and even a private deck for enjoying the surrounding greenery.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Hickman Bridge Zion Located in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion, Taylor Creek Trail (5 miles round-trip) ends at an awe-inducing rock alcove with two arches.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
The bath is located in an alcove between the common area and the principal bedroom.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
Cover the alcove in colorful tile to lighten up a space that can quickly feel dark.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Hickman Bridge Zion Located in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion, Taylor Creek Trail (5 miles round-trip) ends at an awe-inducing rock alcove with two arches.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
The bath is located in an alcove between the common area and the principal bedroom.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
Cover the alcove in colorful tile to lighten up a space that can quickly feel dark.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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In addition to the pavilion, the Bermans supported the medical center’s cancer institute, as well as a comprehensive breast care center, both of which bear their names.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Twilight in the Park Concert For 40 years, free concerts have been produced under the stars at Balboa Park’s organ pavilion.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Then after a Courtney Williams steal, Collier found McBride in the opposite corner for another 3-pointer, giving the Lynx an 80-56 lead.—
Patrick Donnelly,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
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The suspect conducted a hostile takeover of a 2011 White Ford F550 utility bucket truck on the corner of Spring and Temple streets at 5:40 a.m. while two deputies were in the vehicle, according to a department bulletin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Activity stations: Set up independent areas, like a craft corner, reading nook or building area that children can access on their own.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Customers found multiple uses for the cabinet, including one person who repurposed it in their kitchen as a coffee nook.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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