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Recent Examples of bookcase
Behind the mega pop star, 35, was a stacked bookcase filled with an array of titles, ranging from the artistic works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall and Ruth Asawa, to one about couple and industrial designers Charles and Ray Eames.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Instead of the lattice wall dividers, which were previously covered with Southern-style wall decor, bookcases hold a handful of items that allow for a more open feel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The novel was hidden away in a bookcase filled with otherwise unremarkable works and is one of only 1,500 copies initially printed upon the book’s release almost 90 years ago.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
In addition to items specifically designed for dorm rooms, the line includes furniture pieces ideal for smaller spaces, such as secretary desks, bookcases, and nightstands.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Instead of the lattice wall dividers, which were previously covered with Southern-style wall decor, bookcases hold a handful of items that allow for a more open feel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The novel was hidden away in a bookcase filled with otherwise unremarkable works and is one of only 1,500 copies initially printed upon the book’s release almost 90 years ago.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
In addition to items specifically designed for dorm rooms, the line includes furniture pieces ideal for smaller spaces, such as secretary desks, bookcases, and nightstands.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookcase
Noun
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Another trick is to take 4-6 pretty glasses and a decanter and display them together on a tray on a console or credenza.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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It’s built to look like a small apartment with a bedroom, which has a bed, bureau and mirror; living room with a couch, TV and view of outside; and office space with desk, credenza and small TV.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two front pockets create cozy spots for your hands, and the zippered chest pocket offers easy access to small essentials.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After my recent remodel, under-cabinet lighting was the largest line item on my electrician’s bill.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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And unlike traditional wedding gifts, this chair will actually be used—not forgotten about in the back of china cabinets.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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The Health and Human Services secretary’s halting delivery was frequently interrupted by senators anxious to get their points across during their five minutes of allotted time.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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He has been spotted several times at Kering’s headquarters on the Rue de Sèvres in Paris, and broke bread with the executive committee, which includes several brand chief executive officers, the chief financial officer and the general secretary.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arrange the vase of flowers in a spot where it can be appreciated immediately, like the center of the dining table or a sideboard near the front door.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mix your Grandmother's French sideboard with modern upholstered chairs, or pair a sleek pedestal table with antique Windsor chairs.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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What followed was hours of late-night exploring, complete with a run-in with an opossum, before the cat eventually returned indoors—only to be found resting inside a dresser drawer the next morning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adaptation of the the Broadway show, director Bill Condon's musical drama stars Tonatiuh as a gay window dresser named Luis who shares a cell with political prisoner Valentin (Diego Luna).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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