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cubbyholes

noun

plural of cubbyhole

as in crannies

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Portaluppi, whose architectural and interior designs rose to fame during the Art Deco and Rationalist periods, was known for his improbable structures and curious nooks and crannies filled with the sort of surprises that excite one’s inner child.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
This kit makes both jobs simple with tools for cleaning up to 15-foot vents with flexible rods, specialty brushes that fit inside lint traps, and tweezers to reach into all the nooks and crannies.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of crannies

Noun

At the offices, Karp steered me briskly past open-plan tables and upholstered nooks, past signage announcing corporate fun.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
This resort is a fantastic place for sun-seekers to unwind amidst lush Mediterranean scrub, rocky nooks, translucent waters, and thalasso pools.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of nooks

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There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
There’s a magic to young adults aged 18 to 22 coming together from different corners of the world, bringing their diverse tastes to a campus.

— Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of corners

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There were no bedrooms, just sleeping alcoves set into the walls.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of alcoves

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Crews went floor to floor, hitting individual cubicles, offices and even coordinating with a restaurant also housed in the building.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
One of the first popular artist hubs was the Bakehouse Art Complex, which opened in 1985, renting work space to dozens of artists who sold their creations from cubicles.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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