as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall
books filled every nook in the literature professor's house
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Recent Examples of nooks
Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
In between the two bars are seating nooks with leopard-print chairs and couches, as well as glass tables with gold legs that look like leafy plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a cozy den and library loft offer quiet nooks for reading—or plotting your next soirée.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the writers, directors, crew, and cast push the plot to a point where monsters and humans are playing a deadly game of hide-and-seek in places with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
In between the two bars are seating nooks with leopard-print chairs and couches, as well as glass tables with gold legs that look like leafy plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a cozy den and library loft offer quiet nooks for reading—or plotting your next soirée.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the writers, directors, crew, and cast push the plot to a point where monsters and humans are playing a deadly game of hide-and-seek in places with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sand and silt that settle from floodwaters in places that smaller flows never reach, such as caves or alcoves along the walls of bedrock canyons.—
Ellen Wohl
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sharp, but flexible point allows for drawing fluid, sweeping lines, but also honing in on the tiniest details, like tracing the very inner corners of your lash lines or shaping the upward flick of a cat eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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