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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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Not to mention, there are additional options this week in tennis, golf and other niche sports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The Xenoblade Chronicles series has evolved from a niche JRPG to one of Nintendo’s major franchises.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Max Einhorn, one of many filmmakers and industry executives who have formed AI production companies, has a unique niche in a developing market.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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But for that niche group of people who make a big deal of going to CinemaCon in Vegas every April, NATO is the National Association of Theatre Owners.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Not to mention, there are additional options this week in tennis, golf and other niche sports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The Xenoblade Chronicles series has evolved from a niche JRPG to one of Nintendo’s major franchises.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Max Einhorn, one of many filmmakers and industry executives who have formed AI production companies, has a unique niche in a developing market.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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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.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
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If those structures are not in place, a localized problem can quickly metastasize.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the Asian qualifying format, the top two from each of the six-team groups automatically reach the World Cup while the third and fourth place teams must go through another round of matches for two more spots.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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The National Wildlife Federation said several factors, such as habitat loss, traffic incidents and pet trade, have contributed to the species' decline.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The property, which many say is ideal for housing, has been vacant for decades because although it’s located within Chula Vista’s city boundaries, its only road access is from the city of San Diego.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as the Forty—it’s located at North 40 Place in the ritzy North Forty enclave—the $25 million mansion is relatively new, dating back to just 2009.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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The danger was obvious at Villa Park, but Justin did a better job of heading the danger away against Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium just before Christmas… … until Wolves gathered up the second ball and Nelson Semedo clipped another high ball back into the box.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The deepening of the national debt comes even as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk target government spending through the Department of Government Efficiency, which has implemented broad job cuts across agencies.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Palm Beach County part of the district, which is home to three in 10 of the district’s voters, is more Republican.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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The reservation is also home to Foxwoods Resorts Casino.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The growth factor peptides plump the skin and specifically target fine lines and wrinkles—a.k.a.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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Formulated with ingredients that mimic your lips’ natural hydration process, it’s packed with upcycled plum oil, the plumping MaxiLip compound (peptides abound), and triolein, a triglyceride found in oily fats.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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In episode five of the lifestyle show, Meghan popped into a flower shop near her home in Montecito, California and later explained what gets her in the groove while floral arranging.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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At an ambitious 95 minutes, Ghost Boy tends to lag in places, but both director and narrator are aware of their story’s potential to get stuck in a groove, and both are there to pick up the slack whenever it’s needed.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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