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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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Recent Examples of closeted
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
In Johnson’s staging, Austin is fragile and visibly intimidated by the hulking, bullying presence of Lee, who implies cruelly and wordlessly that Austin could be a closeted gay man.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The show shares its title with a recent biopic starring Sebastian Stan that depicts the president as a slumlord, rising to real estate mogul status with the use of ruthless strategy, impressed on him by closeted gay lawyer Roy Cohn.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Finn introduced the character Marvin, a closeted man who leaves his wife for the male Whizzer, through his first musical, 1979’s In Trousers.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
In Johnson’s staging, Austin is fragile and visibly intimidated by the hulking, bullying presence of Lee, who implies cruelly and wordlessly that Austin could be a closeted gay man.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The show shares its title with a recent biopic starring Sebastian Stan that depicts the president as a slumlord, rising to real estate mogul status with the use of ruthless strategy, impressed on him by closeted gay lawyer Roy Cohn.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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Inefficiencies and exploitation in procurement result in a hidden tax on taxpayers, siphoning billions of dollars each year from critical public programs.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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For centuries, alchemists dreamed of turning lead into gold — not through magic, but by unlocking the hidden potential within metals themselves.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals are housed at a secure, 2,000-acre compound whose location Lamm declined to release.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How about Mona manipulating her classmates’ stereotypes about repressed Muslim girls to become more popular?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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His greatest foe was a malevolent being known as The Void, which is actually a facet of his own repressed psyche.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By considering factors such as body shapes, personal preferences, specific occasions, lifestyle needs, and even subtle style nuances, Gensmo generates actionable, individualized style recommendations tailored precisely to each user.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Natural foods and personal care goods firm Hain Celestial Group selected Alison E. Lewis to serve as interim president and CEO, effective May 7.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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