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Recent Examples of alcove
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
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Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani blasted a 448-foot leadoff home run to the top of the right-field pavilion.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Johnson, the bass boat came around a corner and collided with the center console vessel, running over the vessel and then going airborne.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The dining room’s most unique feature is the hidden reading nook with a daybed, wall sconce lighting and curtains.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Bookshop Nestled in East Nashville, this book nook offers a café, plenty of books, and of course, Kirke’s memoir, Wild West Village.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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