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as in place
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 habitat
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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as in to locate
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Recent Examples of niche
Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Adoption: These trends gained traction in niche markets and upscale dining establishments.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Morgon Grand Cras Beaujolais Burgundy France Winemaker Mee Godard refers to her domaine as a small niche winery in the heart of Morgon.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Although Red Note may now be known as the no.1 free app in the U.S., it has since its inception in 2013 been known as a forum that caters to middle-class Chinese users’ niche interests and hobbies—a lifestyle guide on dining and travel, and a search engine for questions big and small.
—Yaling Jiang, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Over the next four to five years, niche brands like Le Labo and Bond No. 9 began using oud, sparking a trend that took off in 2012.
—Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Adoption: These trends gained traction in niche markets and upscale dining establishments.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Morgon Grand Cras Beaujolais Burgundy France Winemaker Mee Godard refers to her domaine as a small niche winery in the heart of Morgon.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Although Red Note may now be known as the no.1 free app in the U.S., it has since its inception in 2013 been known as a forum that caters to middle-class Chinese users’ niche interests and hobbies—a lifestyle guide on dining and travel, and a search engine for questions big and small.
—Yaling Jiang, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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A lot of people leave things in Laura’s room, in this little alcove.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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As studies of how places are reshaped (physically, psychologically, and sociologically) over extended periods of time, Fassler’s works are themselves time capsules.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Marta cleaned the place out and furnished it with items from junk stores.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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This normally reclusive species of spider is found across Europe in dark and damp habitats.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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The animal rights organization believes Phil is being exploited and would be happier living in his natural habitat.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This comes as a think tank has recommended the U.S. should improve its ability to strike Chinese forces in order to protect its airfields located in the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The plays unfold under the night sky in its outdoor amphitheater, located in a picturesque valley, surrounded by hills and oak trees.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Roomba Combo Essential is easy to set up, works with an app and voice control, and does an amazing job on hardwood floors.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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The union said though Amazon’s decision to shutter the warehouses directly impacted 1,700 of its own employees, approximately 2,800 others have lost or will lose their jobs as a byproduct of the decision.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
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But the return home will likely be marked by more heartbreak.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Taking basic steps to help your heating system manage the challenges of extreme cold can keep your home comfortable and safe.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s widely touted by dermatologists as one of the key ingredients for brightening, plumping, and protecting skin all at once.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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Several private seating areas plumped with silk pillows and furniture lean into art deco design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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But in the third, the Arizona school found its groove.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The unusual sail shape combines a white triangular section with a clear acrylic base that has a subtle groove to hold your phone in place and a gap underneath for the exhaust grill from the noisy fan.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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