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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
Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
But the emerging wellness niche in yachting can be vague and sometimes gimmicky, with programs dependent on whatever the captain, steward, or an outside trainer defines as health-focused.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Is the return-to-office push hurting this employment niche? Private education: 210,800 workers – down 9,700 in June vs. 12,600 historic cuts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
Build Authoritative Content Covering The Entire Topic Targeting niche keywords is no longer effective for gaining search exposure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Verb
On July 26, the veteran center was featured on former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman's Games with Names, a podcast that follows a sports history niche found on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and more.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
But the emerging wellness niche in yachting can be vague and sometimes gimmicky, with programs dependent on whatever the captain, steward, or an outside trainer defines as health-focused.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Is the return-to-office push hurting this employment niche? Private education: 210,800 workers – down 9,700 in June vs. 12,600 historic cuts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
Build Authoritative Content Covering The Entire Topic Targeting niche keywords is no longer effective for gaining search exposure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
Noun
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Tommasino told me that one of the guest rooms had been a pantry, with a small alcove that had a fireplace to make goat cheese.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Two upstairs en suite bedrooms include the primary suite, which features a tiled balcony offering up a picturesque view of the Griffith Observatory, dual walk-in closets, and a bath flaunting a marble soaking tub notched into a windowed and arched alcove.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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And while there are certainly plenty of places to eat in Osaka, the hotel’s two fine-dining restaurants are worth the visit.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of expanses of coral there were small mounds; the wreck of the ship provided the largest habitat.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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From tiny shorebirds to formidable raptors, the Outer Banks plays host to a staggering array of bird species thanks to its varied collection of habitats, with estuaries, salt marshes and maritime woodlands found all across the region.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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It is located near Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue, on the west side of the freeway.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The $125 million corporate hub will be located in Franklin's Berry Farms neighborhood and is expected to open later this year.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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That’s a buzz Longstaff, 27, cannot wait to experience as a home player in less than a month when Everton arrive, under the lights, for both sides’ 2025-26 season opener on Monday, August 18.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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On the economy, the June existing home sales report was released on Wednesday, followed by June new home sales on Thursday.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Snow mushroom delivers a big hit of hydration, helping to plump and smooth crepey skin so your eyes look lifted, firmer, and more awake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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There are hundreds surging in: run-of=the-mill cops, detectives and sheriffs, and wives in their own uniform — pearls, skimmer dresses and earrings plump as Christmas tree baubles.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This 89 percent-off indoor doormat has clever grooves to catch dirt and debris but is still soft underfoot, while this four-person outdoor dining set is made of rot- and mold-resistant acacia wood that will last for years.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Astronomers predict that when this happens, these infant worlds sweep up material to build their own masses, creating intricate structures like rings and channels similar to the grooves in a record, and spirals resembling the spiral arms of the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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