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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 In a cross-country locker room doubling as a coaches’ alcove, Green Bay’s coach closes his eyes and leans forward in a folding chair, dropping his head into his hands. Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 The office green room has been transformed into a slumber alcove. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 Those Black Friday sales have all been shopped with the day's haul either on its way for delivery or hidden in alcoves throughout the house. Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 30 Nov. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for alcove
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Noun
  • This year’s event will bring together over 750 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, with 32 group pavilions led by governments of 23 countries and regions, according to Candas Yeung, associate director of service promotion department at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The expansion added three concrete pavilions that rise from a greenspace roof on the south end of the center.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Hamilton started the 19-lap race on pole, held off his longtime rival Max Verstappen on the opening corners, and then simply cruised away from the rest of the field to complete the win.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Maneuver with ease while moving around corners and sharp turns and get in all those nooks and crannies with 8 different tools for any spot in your home including your couch or stairs.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The primary bedroom comes with a cozy seating nook.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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