Thesaurus results for CREDENZA

credenza

noun

Definition of credenza

as in bookcase

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Recent Examples of credenza Framed family photos and a black ceramic panther sit on the credenza. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for credenza

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Noun

The top of the bookcase displayed a golden Japanese fan with a cloud tree painted on it.

— Kristin Idaszak, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2026
While sorting through the home, staff found the book tucked away in an old bookcase.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of bookcase

Noun

According to authorities, Maniscalco used a marker to write the safe combination on the victim's forehead and also marked the victim's chest while threatening further violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Elegant details like a marble top are even more reasons to bring a chest home.

— Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chest

Noun

Fears that Kirk would not work well with the Democratic cabinet were dispelled by Broward Williams, celebrating his retention of the state treasurer’s office at his home at Tallahassee.

— Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
The Best Place To Store Perfume To keep your perfume fresh, store it in a dark cabinet or drawer, preferably in a cooler room than the bathroom.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Noun

Because the silhouettes are so adaptable, many can easily work as entryway console tables, dressing tables, and even sideboards to hold extra plates and silverware after all your dinner parties.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
Nesvik further detailed the background and sideboards of the refuge review in a wide-ranging interview with Outdoor Life in January 2026.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of sideboard

Noun

Midterms spark calls for White House shakeups The White House faced calls for policy and personnel shakeups after brutal midterm elections, with the defense secretary under most pressure.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
That person typically has no responsibility to come to a local elections office; ballot status can be found on the Mississippi secretary of state's office website.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 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

Sales in its Client and Gaming segment fell 8%, as the 40% decline in Gaming (mostly chips for gaming consoles) was more than offset by a 7% increase in Client (home to sales of CPUs for PCs).

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
The console has already appeared at several maker events, where eager kids have punched and kicked its chunky buttons.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of console

Noun

Better yet, these types of titles can add stylistic flair to any empty shelf or dresser in an instant.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
If her necklaces and rings are scattered across her dresser, thisjewelry box gives everything a pretty place to call home.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dresser

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