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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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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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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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Recent Examples of niches
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Thanks in large part to the internet and social media, this demographic has become loud, unignorable, and—for many booksellers and publishers in other literary niches—enviable.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Shower niches are one of our favorite ways to save precious real estate (and create extra storage) in a tight space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
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Parishes looking to build a columbarium must first demonstrate self-sustainability and the ability to match parish supply and demand of niches over the next 200 years, Casey said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Thanks in large part to the internet and social media, this demographic has become loud, unignorable, and—for many booksellers and publishers in other literary niches—enviable.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Shower niches are one of our favorite ways to save precious real estate (and create extra storage) in a tight space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niches
Noun
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Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sea level changes during the late Cretaceous enabled dinosaurs like tyrannosaurids, ceratopsids, hadrosaurids and pachycephalosaurids to evolve as their habitats were transformed due to regressive and transgressive cycles of the Western Interior Seaway.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, climate change, as well as unsustainable coastal and marine development, has affected and, at times, destroyed green turtle habitats.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The half- and full-floor homes also feature scenic private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Niches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niches. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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