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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
WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
These social media savants represent new media in a variety of niches and with a wide range of content.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Lots of smaller niche brands, such fellow British carmaker Aston Martin, have also struggled.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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The indie fragrance boom of recent years hasn’t only fueled a spate of new brands — but new retailers, too.
From New York to Paris to Milan and beyond, WWD Weekend rounds up five must-visit global hot spots bringing niche fragrances further into brick-and-mortar retail.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
These social media savants represent new media in a variety of niches and with a wide range of content.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Lots of smaller niche brands, such fellow British carmaker Aston Martin, have also struggled.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
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Downstairs, the cozy vibes continue in the Nook alcove, while an outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and a dining table for up to six.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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An example is found in his Union Pier Passive House in Union Pier, Mich., where the living and dining area is a tall space flooded with natural light from above, and where alcoves deliver to the hand and eye natural materials such as wood and stone.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, are more vulnerable, Urban found, perhaps because their habitats are more sensitive to environmental changes.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Naila immediately began calling anyone in Syria who might help locate her sister and her family.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rax, who works a communications job in California, has already had surgery to treat spondylolisthesis and likewise reports difficulty in securing such necessary care.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many employers now allow their workers to do their jobs remotely.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of angry people later protested outside his home, incensed by false allegations of election fraud.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The event, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, is set for Feb. 27 — in its traditional evening spot three days before the Oscars — at the historic Ebell theater in Los Angeles, its original home.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, the patches can plump and firm the skin on the hands.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Combined, this recipe moisturizes, hydrates multiple layers of the skin barrier, and reduces hyperpigmentation, all while plumping and smoothing the skin on your lips.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Time is ticking for this championship contender to find its groove.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Marvel Rivals has been out for a day or two now, and the game is finding its groove.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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