recessed

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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

About 8 p.m., the board recessed for the day and resumed deliberations at 12:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Even with the rush of midday customers, there were still plenty of plush seats, ottomans, and warm-wood high-tops available, all wrapped up in recessed lighting and festive New York City holiday-themed decor.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

The unit is located on the 10th floor and features a large living room with light-wood walls, recessed lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private balcony.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

As in the Pantheon, the domed roof was a waffle pattern of recessed square panels, but here each panel was a stela—a grave marker with Ancient Greek inscriptions.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan