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
There's quite a lot of storage in there too, with both lower and upper cabinets.
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Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The living room features whitewashed stone walls, a curved plaster fireplace, and polished concrete floors, while the kitchen has flat-front wood cabinets, a waterfall eat-in island, and exposed wood ceilings above clerestory windows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Dow notes that for those who are drawn to minimalism, the clean lines and chrome fittings of these cabinets are a perfect match—and the cabinets come in many colorways or can be spray painted.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The living room features whitewashed stone walls, a curved plaster fireplace, and polished concrete floors, while the kitchen has flat-front wood cabinets, a waterfall eat-in island, and exposed wood ceilings above clerestory windows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Dow notes that for those who are drawn to minimalism, the clean lines and chrome fittings of these cabinets are a perfect match—and the cabinets come in many colorways or can be spray painted.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
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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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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After games, many Thunder players reside by their lockers cracking jokes and catching up instead of fretting over roles and playing time.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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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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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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