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Recent Examples of breakfront
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.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
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
The kitchen has a white-and-blue patterned ceramic tile floor, with a La Cornue range against one wall and a glass breakfront with wood trim against another.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022
The breakfront cabinet is set against a wall of antique mirror panels, and the ceiling wallcovering is by Wolf Gordon.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Apr. 2021
Behind the dining room table is more of Offaim’s collection of glasses and pottery, stored in golden yellow cabinets that serve as a kind of casual breakfront, with olive green wainscotting set between the upper and lower cabinets.
—Jessica Steinberg, Bon Appetit, 8 June 2018
The complaint follows rumors that Donald Trump is considering removing Carson after a series of embarrassments, including the $31,000 dining set, which included a baller breakfront china cabinet.
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 20 Mar. 2018
The order included a mahogany table, sideboard, breakfront, and 10 chairs.
—Emily Price, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2018
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
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
The kitchen has a white-and-blue patterned ceramic tile floor, with a La Cornue range against one wall and a glass breakfront with wood trim against another.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022
The breakfront cabinet is set against a wall of antique mirror panels, and the ceiling wallcovering is by Wolf Gordon.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Apr. 2021
Behind the dining room table is more of Offaim’s collection of glasses and pottery, stored in golden yellow cabinets that serve as a kind of casual breakfront, with olive green wainscotting set between the upper and lower cabinets.
—Jessica Steinberg, Bon Appetit, 8 June 2018
The complaint follows rumors that Donald Trump is considering removing Carson after a series of embarrassments, including the $31,000 dining set, which included a baller breakfront china cabinet.
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 20 Mar. 2018
The order included a mahogany table, sideboard, breakfront, and 10 chairs.
—Emily Price, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfront
Noun
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Incorporate a strong hue behind the shelves of a bookcase or on an accent chair, then spread the same color to other spaces in small doses—such as pillows, light fixtures, and accessories.—
Gary Thompson,
Midwest Living,
5 June 2026
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Best Wayfair Memorial Day Décor and Storage Sales Décor is the final touch that adds personality to a home, and nothing brings a style together like an area rug, bookcase, or cozy bench.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Colbert’s actual desk, chairs, credenza, stage columns and other set pieces arrived an hour late but intact Thursday.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Wall Push-Up Wall push-ups strengthen your shoulders, triceps, and chest muscles, which are important for getting up out of a chair.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cool Collar by Singaporean jewelry brand Tanchen Studio is a jade neckpiece that targets the neck and chest for hyper-efficient cooling.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But the most rodent regularity, 10 each, were counted on top of boxes of syrups and to-go items and in a cabinet under a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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On the other side of the dining room, a swinging door leads to a kitchen with glass-front cabinets and a door to a maid’s room with another bathroom.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Not to mention that big arrangement of silk flowers on the sideboard.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2025
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Snag this popular sideboard from Kelly Clarkson’s beloved home line, with an interesting hexagonal pattern that adds texture to any space and provides ample storage.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Still, the secretary believes that the force offers the best chance Haiti has had in years to turn around its crisis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The new board also voted for trustee Matt Foust as vice-president and Darrell Brown as secretary.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Beacon Cafe 287 is known for its $20 and under brunch buffet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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Console tables, buffets, and bookshelves are all excellent alternative options.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The future of gaming Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is bringing the console back to its gaming roots, cutting Game Pass prices and reviving flagship titles after taking over in February.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Time has only seasoned the console, as the Switch 2 has many bangers on the horizon.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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“Breakfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfront. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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