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
  • He was shot in the chest by an Army police officer and is now paralyzed.
    — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In May, Tennessee officials stabbed Tony Carruthers with needles and a scalpel for more than an hour while blood streamed down his chest.
    — Maya Foa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • The base of the can opener and the cabinet below it have a build up of debris.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • So the company broadened its offerings years ago to include bar carts, cabinets and consoles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • One highlight includes an oak sideboard from Walker Edison that’s sure to impress any visiting in-laws.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 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
  • The prime minister handpicked Mandelblit, his former Cabinet secretary, for the attorney general job.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate also confirmed Obama’s picks for defense secretary and education secretary as well as 20 judicial nominees, even as Republicans outraged Democrats by blocking Garland.
    — Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 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
  • The center console was locked, and Beckham did not have a key.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • What isn’t vintage is mostly custom designed by Levin—a wall-to-wall couch with conversation pit vibes, a wooden bed with an attached bench, a thoughtful floating console that hides a TV.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of console
Noun
  • This dresser accommodates all your clothing, linens, and more, while the antique brass knobs add a pretty design detail.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Storkcraft Horizon Dresser This spacious dresser, now 10% off, has a classic look with clean lines, platform legs, and sleek metal knob pulls.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dresser

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“Credenza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credenza. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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