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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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The high crewneck keeps your chest protected from the elements, and the knit fabric is fall-weather approved.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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To increase the challenge, hold a dumbbell by your chest during the squat.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Francis Ford Coppola brought it there and the joint chiefs of staff, secretary of defense, and director of the Central Intelligence Agency were all there.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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To this day, Zeev doesn’t have anyone on his payroll, not even a secretary.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose a large statement piece such as a tall bookcase or an intricate vertical mirror to draw the eye up.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bonnie Durben’s detailed prop design includes at last 3 representations of Cygnet’s signature swan in wall art and bookcase sculptures.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For two years now, figures from Israeli cabinet ministers to the US President have openly called for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dining room, a warm and convivial space anchored by a communal table, sits opposite a cabinet filled with cookbooks, ceramics decorated with croissant patterns and more leather goods.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Anglers would cast three flies below a strike indicator, offering hungry trout a veritable buffet of options drifting downstream.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 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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Nintendo has sold more than 10 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles since launch in June.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nintendo is riding a wave of momentum after launching its latest console called the Switch 2 in June, with the stock up nearly 40% this year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Sheeran Billions Club performance is the third installment of the streamer's live performance showcase following The Weeknd in Los Angeles in December 2024 and Miley Cyrus in Paris in July.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year’s showcase will take place at the American Film Institute on Saturday, November 8.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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