credenza

noun

Definition of credenzanext
as in bookcase

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Recent Examples of credenza Among other documents released was an image from Epstein’s home showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers. — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 On his first day as president, Joe Biden placed a bust of Chavez on the credenza behind his Oval Office desk. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026 That’s language more commonly used to unload credenzas on Facebook Marketplace than to solicit Broadway backers. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026 Maximize functionality by using an existing piece of furniture such as a low credenza as a TV stand. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for credenza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credenza
  1. bookcase
  2. chest
  3. cabinet
  4. sideboard
  5. secretary
  6. breakfront
  7. console
  8. dresser
Noun
  • The facade is part of Williams & Graham, an airport outpost of the Denver speakeasy known for hiding its original bar behind a bookcase.
    — Bailey Berg, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The entrance to the plush theater is hidden behind a bookcase.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bookcase
Noun
  • The girls were born conjoined at the chest and abdomen, and shared several vital organs, according to Texas Children's.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The series speaks its bitter truth with its whole chest, and makes that its own cathartic kind of power.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Five members of Hill’s 10-person cabinet have left or announced plans to leave in recent weeks, according to district records reviewed by the Observer.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Soon, the president of the United States (John Goodman) and his cabinet of fawning nitwits come to Casa Digger — because that’s how powerful Digger is — to plan the response.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Walker Edison Maya Sideboard Oversized, tubular legs bring playful energy to this rounded sideboard.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ranging from statement lights and sideboards for the entry to bed frames, nightstands, and lamps for the bedroom, the new Grand Slam Collection includes architectural and stylish pieces for each room in your home.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sideboard
Noun
  • Perhaps a handful of judges would be confirmed, but Cabinet secretaries would face long slogs.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Defense secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to the Air Force cadets prior to attending the game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of secretary
Noun
  • Drapery panels in Jim Thompson’s Choisya, trimmed in Samuel & Sons, frame the couple’s vintage breakfront, which keeps Khouri’s Royal Crown Derby china within reach.
    — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of breakfront
Noun
  • Widow’s Bay and Love Island reruns will look much better with your television perched on this handsome console with tubular legs.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Product categories included computer monitors, laptops, robotic vacuums, smart speakers, smartphones, smartwatches, televisions, video game consoles, wireless earbuds, and wireless headphones.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of console
Noun
  • Vintage dresser drawers are usually hand-built using joinery and simple wood-on-wood slides.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Pick up this five-drawer dresser with a classic wood finish to free up some closet space.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of dresser

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“Credenza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credenza. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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