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Recent Examples of china closet
The Servidors are massive and must be kept in a storage unit, but many other items are in the china closet, to the chagrin of Mr. Lepore’s mother, Virginia.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china closet
Noun
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Wireless transmission: The chest device sends the data wirelessly to a computer or smartphone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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But a tidal wave of emotions pushed the words buried deep in his chest to the shores of his lips.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
Noun
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What To Know Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), scheduled a news conference in Los Angeles last week regarding the ongoing protests, and Padilla, a California Democrat, was in attendance.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The Grayslake walk, in collaboration with community partners, was launched in 2021 by Tamika Y. Nash of Grayslake, secretary of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 46, and also Juneteenth event coordinator.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The argument that society’s problems can be traced to the fading prominence of Infinite Jest on dorm-room bookcases feels like a stretch; so does the underlying evidence.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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Behind the bookcase, there’s a secret tearoom with a fireplace and another skylight, the better to see what’s in your cup.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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Their culture of consistent excellence has earned the airline a cabinet full of industry awards that other carriers can only dream of.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Plentiful buffet selections were replaced by what was leftover after many perishables were discarded.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Langham guests in certain suite categories have complimentary access to this exclusive lounge, featuring a full breakfast buffet and complimentary light snacks and beverages (soft drinks and alcohol) throughout the day that will please any palate.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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That piece, along with the credenza from 2022, are now on view at Amanda Pratt’s new Villa AM gallery in the West Village until the end of the summer.—
Curbed editors,
Curbed,
5 June 2025
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Case Pieces Traditional case pieces, such as sideboards, china cabinets, and credenzas, can still look beautiful in today's dining rooms, explains Ashley DeLapp.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Shop storage pieces like this living room sideboard, shoe cabinet, and small console to organize spaces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Vendors should be able to create listings, adjust pricing, respond to feedback and optimize SEO directly from a single publishing console.—
Bharath Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In March, Rema fans flocked to Austin for his headlining set that closed out Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase, following his turn as the magazine’s first Black African cover star.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The announcement, which came Monday during the company’s product showcase in Cannes, is part of a broader push to expand Robinhood’s crypto footprint globally.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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