as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
The cabinets and the countertops are nice.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026
Metal filing cabinets first appeared during the 1920s, when document storage shifted from horizontal to space-saving vertical models.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Bose recommends placing the sub on the floor against the same wall as the TV and soundbar, and explicitly warns against placing it on shelves, in cabinets, or tucking it inside furniture.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabinet
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026
Metal filing cabinets first appeared during the 1920s, when document storage shifted from horizontal to space-saving vertical models.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Bose recommends placing the sub on the floor against the same wall as the TV and soundbar, and explicitly warns against placing it on shelves, in cabinets, or tucking it inside furniture.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabinet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Just before that, Fontenille and his sister had found women’s clothes in their father’s cupboard.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For a while, Djena kept a bin with her clothes in Saran’s closet, until Saran threw it into the hallway, angry at Djena for forgetting to close her bedroom door.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Comfortable, classy, and a true closet chameleon, Mary Jane flats are a hero item on any summer shoe rack.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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At his locker stall, with a crowd of reporters around him, Matt Boldy said this was a lesson.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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