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
  • The second floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath, with shallow alcoves in the bedrooms following the gambrel roofline adding space and visual interest.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties, shares that requests for principal bedroom alcoves are increasing.
    Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • Some communities even use them to prevent beach erosion or create wildlife habitats.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This would avoid the challenges of testing and launch-proofing large, complex structures, like habitats and telescopes, and give us the flexibility to change those structures if mission needs are updated.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of habitats
Noun
  • In his brief, three-year career, Donovan has played all four infield positions and both corner outfield slots.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • At that time, the Rams will get two extra return slots and the remaining one will carry over into the postseason.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of slots
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