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as in pavilion
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden

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as in corner
a hollowed-out space in a wall an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall

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Recent Examples of alcove Range alcoves provide opportunities for style on the inside, too. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 Each has ample counter space, and one even includes an alcove shelf that artfully displays bottles and jars. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025 The view down the great room north, toward an alcove with a wood-burning fireplace. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 May 2025 The lagoon has a few small alcoves and underwater benches to enjoy, as well as a cold plunge, a smaller hot bath, and natural steam baths. Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alcove
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Noun
  • Hoping for better days ahead, team owners this summer broke ground on a future office building and made plans for two restaurant pavilions and a hotel.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
  • After Miguel Rojas drew a leadoff walk, Shohei Ohtani jumped on a first-pitch changeup and sent it 448 feet into the left field pavilion.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2025
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  • This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • That could lead to Johnson, the team’s top cover corner, shadowing the opponent’s top receiver in certain matchups.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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  • Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
  • It could be mismatched pattern-on-pattern textiles in a cozy reading nook.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025

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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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