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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
Claire Dickey, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
That little niche designed to house a landline phone can be turned into a functional space for displaying plants and knickknacks.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Considering the success of both Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Spider-Verse series, the idea that there’s a bunch of Spider people has been quickly turned into a foundational feature rather than a niche spinoff.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
The property and casualty insurance also caters to higher-margin, niche areas where demand is rising.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Luckily, there is a workaround, although niche: assumable mortgages.
—Claire Dickey, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
That little niche designed to house a landline phone can be turned into a functional space for displaying plants and knickknacks.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Considering the success of both Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Spider-Verse series, the idea that there’s a bunch of Spider people has been quickly turned into a foundational feature rather than a niche spinoff.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
The property and casualty insurance also caters to higher-margin, niche areas where demand is rising.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
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With just four days left of the Biden administration, art still hangs in Alejandro Mayorkas’ office in the far reaches of southeast Washington, where a tall window alcove overlooks a snowy capital.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Amenities include a gym, movie theater, outdoor patios, reading alcoves and lounge areas, and an office.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Providing a phone, a car, a place to do laundry, or a little bit of elbow grease can fill a gap and let firefighters and other formal responders focus on critical operations.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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Career officials discovered that their default mode of thinking about Britain’s place in the world was suspect, too.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, deforestation and habitat loss have driven it closer to human settlements, where it may be found near agricultural areas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Because early leopard cats had small, fragile bones and mostly lived in habitats that were conducive to rapid bone degradation, their remains are rarely uncovered, according to the study.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Earnings, jobs data, and Labor Day: What to watch in the markets this week The Labor Department’s report highlights a nuanced picture of the labor market.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Working in the world Unlike priests or nuns, Focolare members work regular jobs while living their lifestyle.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Colin & Samir, YouTube creators with more than 1.5 million followers and a big following in the creator community, revealed that both of their homes were destroyed in the fires.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Life will always have its challenges, but having a home that’s truly ours will give us the foundation to face anything together.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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With a frigid weather forecast in Buffalo on Sunday, the Ravens' ground game will need to keep its groove going.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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