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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper
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as in clandestine
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Recent Examples of closet
Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Among the lots are 35 outfits from the wardrobe of Sarah Wolfe, a longtime U.S. client who decided to clear out her closet now that Ludot is closing up shop.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
But yeah, there’s a lot more acceptance, and there’s always going to be prejudice against anything different that’s threatening or scary to someone who’s probably closeted themselves.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for closet 
Noun
The neutral style and timeless crew neckline can streamline your closet, since it can be worn in so many different ways.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Among the lots are 35 outfits from the wardrobe of Sarah Wolfe, a longtime U.S. client who decided to clear out her closet now that Ludot is closing up shop.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
Upgrade your wardrobe with these 35 fall fashion finds that are inspired by our favorite celebrities closets.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
But yeah, there’s a lot more acceptance, and there’s always going to be prejudice against anything different that’s threatening or scary to someone who’s probably closeted themselves.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
Adjective
Whether paired with heels, sneakers, or both (like Gaines), wide-leg jeans are the closet staple your wardrobe may be missing this spring.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for closet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closet
Noun
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These included common proteins and pantry items, as well as fragile and soft ingredients.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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An unopened jar of any type of peanut butter will last 6 to 9 months in your pantry.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thatcher attests to how at-odds Quaid, who spent his free time between takes quietly playing guitar in his hotel room, is with the character of Josh.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Specifically geared toward relaxing and entertaining, the lower level is highlighted by a game room and a plush screening room that seats at least 10.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the twinkling, sostenuto piano of Daniel Blumberg’s score plays in the background, and slats of dappled light illuminate the elegant chair at the center of the space, the sleek cupboards Tóth has designed open up like the petals of a flower, revealing the minimal shelving underneath.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Rams will squeeze the numbers, which might leave their cupboard bare of Kupp in ‘25.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Much of Friedrich’s work is housed in Europe, so this is a rare opportunity to assess him in full.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Part of demonstrating that the community cares is by providing a modern facility to house those experiencing homelessness.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The hardline group does not allow girls to study beyond grade six, and so the project runs classes online, through the radio and even has a network of clandestine schools that educate over 5,000 girls across Afghanistan and employ over 100 teachers.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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Born in Poland in 1920, Karol Józef Wojtyła attended clandestine seminaries and frequented groups of intellectuals who met in secret to discuss ways of undermining Communism from within.—
Yvonnick Denoël,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of shoppers gave the cabinet perfect reviews, calling out the quality design and ample storage space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet even that rare bright spot in relations couldn’t fully escape the shadow of distrust and animosity between the two countries – sentiments that some fear will only deepen now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House with a cabinet staffed with China hawks.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This isn’t a sly spy carrying out a covert operation; this is a spy whose careful plans have been overtaken by events.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as the eighth head coach in franchise history Friday, capping a covert operation that included owner Shad Khan moving on from general manager Trent Baalke and Coen reversing course with the Bucs.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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