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Recent Examples of china closet
The Servidors are massive and must be kept in a storage unit, but many other items are in the china closet, to the chagrin of Mr. Lepore’s mother, Virginia.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china closet
Noun
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive The victim -- 54-year-old grandmother Vivian Moss -- was found dismembered with multiple stab wounds to the chest in San Jose on July 11, 1981.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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During the ceremony, Jerry Miranda, secretary of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70, read the names of local veterans who have died within the past year.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The sheer complexity of a deal, which will take years to complete and require multiagency input, forced Trump’s first treasury secretary to shelve their sale, and experts believe the same hurdles pose significant challenges this time around, too.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Infused with comfy textures, coastal nods, and modern lines, these tables, chairs, bookcases, and more start at just $118.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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An upper bedroom has a bookcase and covert panels leading to a secret room — a delight for imaginative young minds.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Constructed in collaboration with Medina for the show, the cabinet becomes a metaphor for body and mind—a container for memory, for emotional sediment, for the trace elements of being.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The kitchenette comes with a stove, a sink, and cabinets to store your kitchen essentials.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Choose from the extensive breakfast or lunch buffet, or order a la carte.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The device startles seals hanging around salmon run obstacles and drives them away from the buffet.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Case Pieces Traditional case pieces, such as sideboards, china cabinets, and credenzas, can still look beautiful in today's dining rooms, explains Ashley DeLapp.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The new colorway features a luxurious, jewel-toned green perfect for layering personality into everything from your dining room table to your credenza.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Officers saw a rifle in the front passenger seat of the van and found an AR-15-style pistol in the center console area, according to the warrants.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Swiveling seats, a sliding console, and AI voice recognition were all on the menu, and the future looked bright.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Dining options showcase refined new American cuisine across multiple venues, including Harriet's Lounge, Osprey and Neighbors Café.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The aircraft took flight Friday at a showcase organized by the county.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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