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as in pavilion
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden

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as in corner
a hollowed-out space in a wall an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall

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Recent Examples of alcove In one of Burkle's recent projects, a windowpane repeat oozes warmth without upstaging the curved oven alcove or verdant cabinets and trim. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 According to the excavation team, the rooms measure approximately 32 by 16 feet and feature Roman-style walls and white marble altars with alcoves that likely held sacred stones. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 There’s an alcove off the main dining room at Maison Marunouchi with two tables that are ideal for kids. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024 The collection also includes a writing desk and shelves, perfect for an alcove off the bedroom or a home office. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alcove 
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  • The majority of the exhibitors were from Saudi and the Middle East, but international attendees from outside the region were also on the rise, with the market hosting pavilions for France, Thailand, Africa, India and Turkey as well as the Only From New Zealand booth.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In October, Burberry opened a temporary British park pavilion at Neiman Marcus NorthPark.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Meanwhile, Hozier was (perhaps unwittingly) developing an increasingly devoted corner of his fan base.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Escobedo’s overhaul of the Met’s modern and contemporary art wing, which occupies the southwest corner of the museum’s Central Park complex, will not expand the museum‘s footprint but will add nearly 50% more exhibition space, bringing the wing’s total gallery areas to around 71,000 square feet.
    Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • An adjacent dining area abuts the kitchen, which is outfitted with top-tier Wolf and Viking appliances and an eat-in island, as well as an accompanying breakfast nook.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But this particular nook of West Virginia has four distinct seasons.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcove. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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