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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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Clark said an autopsy revealed that the former Auburn professor was stabbed seven times with a bladed object, with wounds to the neck, chest, right hand and forearm.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those who have trouble breathing, chest pain, a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or a persistent cough should seek medical care, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the weeks that followed, the secretary also removed every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with a merry band of loyalists and skeptics.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Noem’s video is meant to replace the traditional message from Homeland secretaries welcoming passengers to federal security screening areas.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In lieu of tiny closet storage, consider a vertical bookcase that allows plenty of space for ornate storage boxes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lee, incidentally, is also there to shop: Dale owned a bookcase full of Okie writer Jim Thompson’s first editions.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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The deal received Israeli government backing after Witkoff and Kushner pressed Netanyahu’s cabinet to accept it during a presentation earlier this month.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy a buffet dinner from The Yellow Chili, wine, beer, music from Mehfil, a band celebrating Punjabi music through an American lens, and valet parking.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Find it at a casual affair or on the elegant Thanksgiving buffet.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While objectively high in price, the sofa, the coffee table, and the credenza are all well priced for their size.—
Collier Sutter,
Architectural Digest,
12 Sep. 2025
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Demetrius Shumpert and Mingo then forced Jungwirth to open credenza drawers while demanding money.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And since the whole console is so compact and lightweight, bringing the party from house to house is easy.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Playground Productions purchased the rights to Backyard Sports in 2022 and has since relaunched several of the beloved 1990s and early-2000s titles for modern consoles and players.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the showcase included The Only Girl in the Orchestra, which went on to win the Oscar.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Glo’s song topped airplay charts — and soundtracked Eras Tour TikToks from one Taylor Swift — Tyler’s track is one of the best showcases of his rap skill on Chromakopia.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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