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recessed

ADJECTIVE
depressed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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The remaining bedrooms boast recessed lighting, mirrored closets, and private outdoor spaces.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The exterior’s focal points are the recessed areas—coves, in the jargon of early Corvettes—aft the front wheel arches, set off with J-shaped accents that reach across the doors’ shutline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

At the halfway point, it would’ve saved everyone time had the court just huddled, announced its decision from the bench, and recessed early for lunch.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

I fell back, supine on the scuffed floor of the dance room, and stared up at the recessed lighting.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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