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Recent Examples of alcove
In a converted 1909 Cow Hollow house near the marina and the Presidio, this home has a private entry and garden, and features a large picture window, a brick- ringed fireplace surrounded by built-ins, and a pass-through alcove kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Intentionally, there is no permanent Tunnel Projects sign anywhere in the complex, though a small map on a signpost is set out inconspicuously at a side entrance, and a paper guide is taped to the wall next to the ground-floor elevator, which is hidden in an alcove.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Decorative glass sometimes appears on an interior wall, say, in a wine room or bar alcove, strictly for the pleasure of the room’s occupants.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 6 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Intentionally, there is no permanent Tunnel Projects sign anywhere in the complex, though a small map on a signpost is set out inconspicuously at a side entrance, and a paper guide is taped to the wall next to the ground-floor elevator, which is hidden in an alcove.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Decorative glass sometimes appears on an interior wall, say, in a wine room or bar alcove, strictly for the pleasure of the room’s occupants.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 6 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Recycling Cinema was first exhibited at the inaugural Hong Kong pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2001.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Dog lovers will appreciate the community Bark Park with separate small/large dog areas, water stations, waste stations and a covered pavilion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Fortunately for Pluto, the world has had plenty of big names in its corner over the years.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink Expect an ample breakfast buffet, with an impressive bread corner (unfortunately, its popularity and corner location mean access to the bread and toaster is a plate-juggling dance).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hanging baskets provide a personal touch to the garden, bringing flowers and foliage to unused nooks and crannies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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