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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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Effects of moderate ground-level ozone can be chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion, according to Metroplan.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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This happens frequently for symptoms like chest pain, abdominal pain when appendicitis could be a risk, or severe injuries, Leybov says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Qatar funded Representative Ilhan Omar’s trip to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and gave $1 million to the Clinton Foundation while Hillary Clinton was still serving as U.S. secretary of state.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov, and National Security Council secretary Sergei Shoigu also attended.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Infused with comfy textures, coastal nods, and modern lines, these tables, chairs, bookcases, and more start at just $118.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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An upper bedroom has a bookcase and covert panels leading to a secret room — a delight for imaginative young minds.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To say the beauty cabinet in my bathroom is well stocked would be an understatement.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The cabinet is designed using high-quality Fractal Walnut with titanium details.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Choose from the extensive breakfast or lunch buffet, or order a la carte.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The device startles seals hanging around salmon run obstacles and drives them away from the buffet.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The new colorway features a luxurious, jewel-toned green perfect for layering personality into everything from your dining room table to your credenza.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Valery Madelyn Resin Easter Bunny Figurines Add these distressed resin bunny figurines to coffee tables, credenzas, and dining room tables.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Officers saw a rifle in the front passenger seat of the van and found an AR-15-style pistol in the center console area, according to the warrants.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Swiveling seats, a sliding console, and AI voice recognition were all on the menu, and the future looked bright.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And high school showcases are one way coaches can help their players adapt to the changing times in college sports.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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World cinema’s premier showcase must also serve local interests, of course — with that first slot now firmly ceded to hometown distributors.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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