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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 The space is broken into five main sections, with private rooms, semi-private booths hidden in elaborate alcoves, a full bar slinging yuzu lemon drops and even a sushi bar. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 The footage shows a living room setting with two arched minimalist alcove spaces along a wall, decorated with just a couple of lamps. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Published on September 13, 2024 By Demetrius Simms Steven Freedman Photography Photo : ©David Dietrich Photography Photo : ©David Dietrich Photography The room includes a cozy seating alcove lined with fabric panels. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 A lot of people leave things in Laura’s room, in this little alcove. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alcove
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Noun
  • In the 1960s, following partial destruction by a housing development, the remains of an ancient cemetery were covered by a museum pavilion.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
  • There were also larger pavilions dedicated to brands from Italy and Korea including labels like The Dahlia Project.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Spring is just around the corner, and some of today’s biggest music stars are celebrating the imminent warm weather with seriously hot new releases.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Some believe a peace deal is just around the corner, but in the last few weeks Russia has ramped up its campaign of long-range drone strikes on Ukraine to unprecedented levels.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Designed to navigate both narrow nooks and wide swaths of body hair, these tools require less prep than razor-shaving, can be used wet or dry, and whack weeds with ease.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The formal dining room is capped by a skylight, while the large center island kitchen and the adjoining breakfast nook are great places to catch up during casual meals.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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