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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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Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The woman who answered was a secretary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Becerra, a former Biden administration cabinet secretary, received nearly 28% of the vote followed by Hilton, a former Fox News host, receiving close to 25%, according to AP.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Calling this a standard bookcase is an understatement.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Take your book, enter a code on a keypad, and push the bookcase open.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Becerra, a former Biden administration cabinet secretary, received nearly 28% of the vote followed by Hilton, a former Fox News host, receiving close to 25%, according to AP.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For breakfast or lunch, The Black Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge, a hotel operating out of a 1930s adobe structure, offers a buffet with Southern classics.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can also enjoy the Mountain Top Summer Feast at Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, which features a banquet-style BBQ buffet, live music, and mountain views.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Other quirky details of the ’60s-era file credenza include a lock that can be opened and closed with a coin (a subtle nod to the fact that the company was originally a hardware and lock business).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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Framed family photos and a black ceramic panther sit on the credenza.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Each guest room and suite are equipped with the new Control4 Suite System, allowing guests to easily control in-room lighting and temperature all through the convenience of a bedside console or single remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Time has only seasoned the console, as the Switch 2 has many bangers on the horizon.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Pitch a playful idea for a team showcase or start a tiny art challenge at home, because taking initiative comes naturally and feels fun.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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