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Recent Examples of bookcase
Several Lit Hub writer/moms have this vertical bookcase, which houses a surprising number of books with a minimal footprint.
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Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
In his Friday detention hearing, prosecutors said Graves' body was found in a room in the basement of the home that had a bookcase blocking the door, rolled up in a rug.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or, lay down a rug, throw in some bean bag chairs, and set up a small bookcase to create a dreamy outdoor reading nook.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The flip-down mechanism on the shelves makes assembling this 67-inch-tall foldable bookcase very simple.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
In his Friday detention hearing, prosecutors said Graves' body was found in a room in the basement of the home that had a bookcase blocking the door, rolled up in a rug.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or, lay down a rug, throw in some bean bag chairs, and set up a small bookcase to create a dreamy outdoor reading nook.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The flip-down mechanism on the shelves makes assembling this 67-inch-tall foldable bookcase very simple.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookcase
Noun
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Cariif was pronounced dead at the scene, and an autopsy showed he was shot once in the chest.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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All his body weight is on my chest.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Other quirky details of the ’60s-era file credenza include a lock that can be opened and closed with a coin (a subtle nod to the fact that the company was originally a hardware and lock business).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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Framed family photos and a black ceramic panther sit on the credenza.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Additionally, earlier this month, the administration hosted a prayer service on the National Mall, where cabinet members prayed in front of a giant cross.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Murphy says to pay close attention to your countertops, cabinets, and appliances.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Much like his previous encounters with wildlife, the health secretary took it upon himself to handle the situation − with his bare hands, of course, much to his wife, Cheryl Hines', apparent chagrin.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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And yet, one of Rubio’s first actions as secretary was to recall 30 ambassadors.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Noun
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If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This sideboard is both substantial and polished, with a combination of drawers and cabinets offering plenty of room to stash everyday clutter.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Oct. 2023
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Your character is a sharp dresser who always has a very recognizable scarf over his shoulders.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Pull out your credit card to shop elevated bedroom furniture finds like a stylish frame to sleep in on the weekends or a handsome dresser to store your trove of winter sweaters.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2023
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My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.—
Jessica Hornik,
National Review,
31 Mar. 2022
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“Bookcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookcase. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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