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breakfront

noun

Definition of breakfront

as in bookcase

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Recent Examples of breakfront Drapery panels in Jim Thompson’s Choisya, trimmed in Samuel & Sons, frame the couple’s vintage breakfront, which keeps Khouri’s Royal Crown Derby china within reach. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 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 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 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 There was no room for my mother’s bird’s-eye breakfront, her turn-of-the-century chairs. — Lizzie Skurnick, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 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 order included a mahogany table, sideboard, breakfront, and 10 chairs. — Emily Price, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2018

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Noun

Alkhatib commissioned a wooden bookcase with illuminated glass shelves for his office to display his collection, which grew to about 150 objects representing 66 countries.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
The entrance to the plush theater is hidden behind a bookcase.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bookcase

Noun

That warmth extends to the living room, anchored by a bespoke credenza with vinyl pockets and runs across the wall.

— Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Its long, trailing vines can spill over a hanging basket or shelf or creep along a credenza.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of credenza

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In July of 1890, believing himself a failure as an artist and a man, Vincent shot himself in the chest.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
The outfit featured thick, bold black straps that crisscrossed over her chest and shoulders, creating a harness-like effect.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of chest

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Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
If four of the most consequential members of Grace’s staff/cabinet quit en masse, what will become of her administration?

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of cabinet

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The well-size main bedroom has leafy views and another decorative fireplace, although the person doing the listing’s photos has oddly chosen to hide it behind a bed; the second bedroom can easily handle a bunk-bed situation plus a sideboard.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
One highlight includes an oak sideboard from Walker Edison that’s sure to impress any visiting in-laws.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sideboard

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But the press secretary also answers to the public, says former Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.

— Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of secretary

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The event at Cipriani featured a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, performance by Andy Grammer and an after party.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The driver in the video is going hog wild on a buffet of food, made up of sushi rolls, sausages, a fiery red stew, and what appears to be a tray of potato pancakes, biscuits, and peppers.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of buffet

Noun

The center console was locked, and Beckham did not have a key.

— Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
What isn’t vintage is mostly custom designed by Levin—a wall-to-wall couch with conversation pit vibes, a wooden bed with an attached bench, a thoughtful floating console that hides a TV.

— Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

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