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Recent Examples of alcove
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.
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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
Rioters first breach the building, using a helmet and board to break the glass in a small alcove.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
An intricate mosaic in a chapel-like alcove of the metro station beneath Auezov Theatre depicts a traditional Kazakh wedding, while the futuristic blue-and-white décor of Baikonur honors Kazakhstan’s historic role in the space race.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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
Rioters first breach the building, using a helmet and board to break the glass in a small alcove.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
An intricate mosaic in a chapel-like alcove of the metro station beneath Auezov Theatre depicts a traditional Kazakh wedding, while the futuristic blue-and-white décor of Baikonur honors Kazakhstan’s historic role in the space race.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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In the run up to the Venice Biennale, a greenhouse at Ghent University hosted a prototype of the installation for the pavilion made with the same trees.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Quail Hollow Club doubled the size of its back patio between the clubhouse and the pavilion after the 2022 Presidents Cup.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spencer didn’t use his footwork or head movement to avoid the blows coming his way and by the fourth round rolled around and Tszyu was landing at will, Spencer’s corner waved off the contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Amazon best-selling purifier can clean air to every corner of a room up to 1095 sq. ft.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other highlights include a dining room and a windowed eat-in kitchen sporting a multi-hued glass tile backsplash, a Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher, and a nearby nook holding another fridge and washer and dryer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bunk Room Ideas Everyone Will Love Three more interior designers share their tips to make bed nooks feel bespoke with clever customizations.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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