Thesaurus results for CREDENZA

credenza

noun

Definition of credenza

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

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Noun

In the adjacent hotel lobby, a bookcase-like servery near the elevator bank is designed for picking up to-go orders.

— Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day.

— Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bookcase

Noun

The players have to figure out how to open the chests, each of which contains part of a code.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Schlereth, a former Pro Bowl guard, did not agree with the penalty in general, as Brewer was grabbing Raiders defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi’s jersey in the chest area.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of chest

Noun

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Noun

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
Sarah Sherman Samuel is known for devising furniture worthy of an art show, and the Lulu and Georgia Hamilton sideboard is no exception.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Definition of sideboard

Noun

Know More The Pentagon has negotiated equity or some equivalent, like warrants, in at least 10 companies since Cerberus cofounder Steve Feinberg was confirmed as deputy defense secretary last year.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Documents reviewed by Fortune show an email sent from Better’s corporate secretary to Garg on August 6, cc’ed to the board’s compensation and nominating committee, plus Talwar.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of secretary

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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

And the lamps themselves are designed to sit out on a nightstand or console as decor rather than being tucked away.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
When police arrived, the center console of his pickup truck was ajar, and a gun Flynn kept inside was missing, prosecutors said.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of console

Noun

Pick up this five-drawer dresser with a classic wood finish to free up some closet space.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Police in Brockton, Massachusetts, said he was accused of grabbing his wife by the throat and throwing her into a dresser during an argument.

— Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresser

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