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
Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
With social media in mind, Macerich also is redesigning some center common areas, painting staircases and the nooks under escalators in bright, eye-catching designs to encourage spontaneous photoshoots.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And with the game’s scales tipped so far in one direction — toward players, toward equipment — the only answer for the course can be found in the greens; specifically, the smallest nooks and most inconvenient crannies of those surfaces.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
With social media in mind, Macerich also is redesigning some center common areas, painting staircases and the nooks under escalators in bright, eye-catching designs to encourage spontaneous photoshoots.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And with the game’s scales tipped so far in one direction — toward players, toward equipment — the only answer for the course can be found in the greens; specifically, the smallest nooks and most inconvenient crannies of those surfaces.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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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,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Be sure to drop into the sultry Pine Bar—all low lighting and dark corners—which specializes in wonderfully creative cocktails, delivered in whimsical locked boxes by suave waiters in red-velvet smoking jackets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The right shrubs can turn low-light areas into the lushest part of your landscape—with layered foliage, dramatic texture, and blooms that brighten even the darkest corners.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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