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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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The large wardrobes in the bedroom were hidden behind bookcase decor, in a fun tongue-in-cheek addition to the room, while the living area was vast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Several Lit Hub writer/moms have this vertical bookcase, which houses a surprising number of books with a minimal footprint.—
Lit Hub Approved,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among other documents released was an image from Epstein’s home showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among other documents released was an image from Epstein’s home showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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James died after Gavin stomped on her neck and chest on April 30, 2019, the DA’s office said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The top of his head drilled Bona’s chest, and the Celtics guard crumbled to the court, holding his neck.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other features include glass subway tile, a stainless steel farm sink and bronze mesh cabinet fronts.—
Saleema Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That said, most bathroom cabinets are a different beast.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skip the bulky sideboard in favor of a slim console, and hang a mirror to double the sense of space (and candlelight).—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fellow Czech countrymate Marek Alscher tallied his first NHL point on the play, having left the puck for Nosek on the sideboards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cheung said Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The labor secretary had been the subject of multiple controversies—accused of abusing her power, having an affair with a subordinate, and drinking on the job.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mornings start at the barn-style main restaurant, where the tight breakfast menu includes mushroom noodles, yak yogurt granola, and coddled eggs with cordyceps (a local edible fungi) alongside a small buffet spread of fresh bread, yak butter, jam, and tsampa (buckwheat flour) for porridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The biggest console-makers are taking some steps toward a greener future, though those tend to be discussed in terms of corporate policy and not the end-user experience.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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With comic book films fading in popularity, movie studios are picking up their consoles in search of the next great treasure trove of IP.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Breakfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfront. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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