niches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nichesnext
plural of niche
1
as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors

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Relevance
2
as in places
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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3
as in habitats
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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niches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of niche
as in plants

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  1. alcoves
  2. habitats
  3. slots
Noun
  • Full of alcoves and cosy spaces, this is a great space for toasting achievements on the road to success.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Soft, rounded shapes lower ceilings, private alcoves, wellness rooms, brighter colors, private spaces and workspace personalization can normalize feminine approaches to work.
    Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • In addition, the proposal would designate 4,395 acres in seven coastal California counties as critical habitats for monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains, essential for their winter migration.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As global temperatures rise, suitable milkweed habitats may shift toward the poles, increasing the distances monarchs must travel.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of habitats
Noun
  • Check the Luby's website for time slots available.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Separate into freezer containers using amounts that will be used in recipes, leaving headspace (or put three tablespoons each of whole egg mixture into ice cube tray slots, then transfer to moisture-vapor-proof containers once frozen and immediately put back in the freezer.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of slots
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