as in cupboards
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 cabinets
Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Now, open shelving replaces the upper cabinets, keeping sight lines open rather than walling them in with doors.
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R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The windowed chef’s kitchen has been nicely renovated — royal-azure cabinets, marble countertops, and some swanky stainless-steel appliances — and flows into a sweet corner breakfast nook with dual exposures.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Featuring two drawers and two cabinets, there’s plenty of room for all of your tablescape styling pieces, and then some.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
One roaches died on the kitchen floor and two inside storage cabinets.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The ball is incredibly soft and doesn't hurt kids (or China cabinets) on impact.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Is your kitchen holding onto cabinets from the '90s or a stove that's older than you?
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Now, open shelving replaces the upper cabinets, keeping sight lines open rather than walling them in with doors.
—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The windowed chef’s kitchen has been nicely renovated — royal-azure cabinets, marble countertops, and some swanky stainless-steel appliances — and flows into a sweet corner breakfast nook with dual exposures.
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Featuring two drawers and two cabinets, there’s plenty of room for all of your tablescape styling pieces, and then some.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
One roaches died on the kitchen floor and two inside storage cabinets.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The ball is incredibly soft and doesn't hurt kids (or China cabinets) on impact.
—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Is your kitchen holding onto cabinets from the '90s or a stove that's older than you?
—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
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The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
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The cupboards were nearly bare.
Noun
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods.
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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