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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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
So, recommendation systems is this attempt of trying to break into like a larger sphere of different kinds of algorithms, things related to manipulating data and things which are present everywhere in tech and in industry, not just a maybe more niche domain.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Yet Davis believes that for the near future stenophylla will be just a niche coffee, something for a small group of connoisseurs.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Fit a piece of waterproof wallpaper in the niche, or use tiles that depict a mural or decorative pattern.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
More losses And four California job niches remained in staff-cutting mode.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
So, recommendation systems is this attempt of trying to break into like a larger sphere of different kinds of algorithms, things related to manipulating data and things which are present everywhere in tech and in industry, not just a maybe more niche domain.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Yet Davis believes that for the near future stenophylla will be just a niche coffee, something for a small group of connoisseurs.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Fit a piece of waterproof wallpaper in the niche, or use tiles that depict a mural or decorative pattern.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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Curtains of a Tartan by Strathmore Woollen Company add privacy to a room lined with alcove beds.—
Michael James Gardner,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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The artsy atmosphere of the hotel attracts remote workers to the lobby’s many alcoves to work.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Violence of any kind—especially that threatens lives and public institutions—has no place in our commonwealth.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Monitoring underwater biodiversity habitats: By capturing detailed 3D images of underwater ecosystems, the Navigator allows scientists to assess habitat volume and spatial distribution.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the national park's website, the hippos' population has been massively declining due to poaching and habitat destruction.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Deputies located Podoll near the scene and detained him.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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They can be used to diagnose muscle or bone conditions, identify bone breaks or fractures, locate tumors, infection or blood clots, help guide doctors during surgeries, biopsies or radiation therapy, and find places of internal bleeding after trauma.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since her charges were reduced to a misdemeanor, she was allowed to continue her job teaching.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Richards, who worked as a youth pastor in Shawnee, Kan., stabbed his wife and five children on Sept. 16, 2023, before lighting their home on fire, the Johnson County Post reported, citing a probable cause statement.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While his music has often straddled the line between pop and jazz, these days, he’s found a home primarily on the latter’s charts, and especially on those focused on the more traditional end of the spectrum.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For needle-phobes like me, plumping glosses and treatments are a game-changer for achieving fuller lips.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
11 Apr. 2025
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The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the upscale East Sacramento concept finds its groove in somewhat unexpected places and is eager for new customers.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both the top and the bottom are textured with two lengthwise grooves that make the P21 easy to grip, and the two long sides are gently curved.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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