Examples of alcove in a Sentence
a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden
an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall
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The inside of the tomb is known for its intricate latticed screens, arched alcoves, and a double dome design following a typical medieval Mughal aesthetic.
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The primary suite, which Palmer once used as his personal office, has a fireplace alcove with seating and a spa-like bathroom.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Rioters first breach the building, using a helmet and board to break the glass in a small alcove.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
An intricate mosaic in a chapel-like alcove of the metro station beneath Auezov Theatre depicts a traditional Kazakh wedding, while the futuristic blue-and-white décor of Baikonur honors Kazakhstan’s historic role in the space race.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The primary suite, which Palmer once used as his personal office, has a fireplace alcove with seating and a spa-like bathroom.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Rioters first breach the building, using a helmet and board to break the glass in a small alcove.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
An intricate mosaic in a chapel-like alcove of the metro station beneath Auezov Theatre depicts a traditional Kazakh wedding, while the futuristic blue-and-white décor of Baikonur honors Kazakhstan’s historic role in the space race.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcove. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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