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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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Just behind the Dell desktop in my grandfather’s living room, behind the cracking pleather of our office chair, there was a bookcase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Opt for a bookcase with multiple tiers accompanied by mini cabinets for extra storage.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Best for Small Spaces Burrow’s sleek Totem credenza is a welcome addition to small living rooms.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
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Avoid blocking windows with tall furniture; a low-profile credenza or shelf might be a better choice than a wardrobe.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some infections also lead to respiratory symptoms like cough and abnormal chest X-rays.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shane was baby-faced and short, and couldn’t grow proper facial hair, and barely had any chest hair.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, a senior cabinet member said.—
Michal Kubala,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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It's also suggested to leave cabinet doors open, allowing air from the home heater to warm the faucets.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Sara Modern Sideboard Stay organized with this sideboard from Kelly Clarkson Home.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As secretary, Noem has displayed a troubling pattern of unethical behavior.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trump has seemed to doze off multiple times while guests talk during announcements in the Oval Office and as secretaries speak at Cabinet meetings, which often turn into hours-long affairs as top administration officials lavish praise on the president.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Appetizers, a buffet and dessert are included in the fee, which is $21 for adults and $12 for children.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the morning, the bistro serves an indulgent breakfast buffet of local cheeses and baked goods from local producers.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Consider installing a ceiling fixture with a light switch by the door for general lighting and add a small table lamp to an entryway console or a pair of wall sconces for ambient evening light.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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This frees up the center console for drive mode controls and storage under the center console.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Breakfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfront. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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