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Recent Examples of alcove
Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The few survivors included the king and the local archbishop, who had been seated above floor level in a stone alcove.
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Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
21 May 2026
Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcove
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The few survivors included the king and the local archbishop, who had been seated above floor level in a stone alcove.
—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
21 May 2026
Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcove
Noun
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Freeman sent it 388 feet into the right-field pavilion to give Yamamoto at least a little cushion.
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As a result, a memorial pavilion, where students can play soccer, has been installed in Blakeley’s school in her honor, and a butterfly climber has been constructed at a local Bellaire park.
Noun
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.
Noun
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The layout seems to surround you in a welcoming hug while encouraging exploration of the gardens, vineyards, retail shop, and many tasting nooks.
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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