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china closet

noun

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as in chest

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Recent Examples of china closet Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021

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Noun

The condition may have caused pain and produced a deformation or swelling on her chest.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
An open bag of ice cream was stored outside and not in an ice chest.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chest

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According to correspondence reviewed by ProPublica, the Joint Staff disagreed with the Army acting secretary, who said in a February 2025 memo that the program was redundant and recommended Congress repeal the law that set it in motion.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Alexander Hamilton took the oath of office as the nation’s first secretary of the treasury.

— USA Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of secretary

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There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day.

— Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of bookcase

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The breakfast buffet at Lounge & Dining G is one of the property's strengths, and the fitness center, free to Bonvoy members, is open around the clock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The restaurant, which started in Japan, brought its popular revolving buffet of sushi to Kansas City less than three years ago, landing first at 200 W 47th St.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffet

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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
Hilderbrand has colorful taper candles and funky candleholders all throughout her home, but none are featured like the all-blue tapers lining a credenza in her dining room.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of credenza

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Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
The biggest change is to the center console, which now features a Côte de Genève finish that Bugatti says was inspired by fine watchmaking.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of console

Noun

Works created by painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and fashion designers are all on display, making the space feel as much a cultural showcase as a luxury retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The Braves will face the Brewers in the Little League Classic on Sunday evening, one of MLB’s top annual showcases.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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