Thesaurus results for HATBOX

hatbox

noun

Definition of hatbox

as in bandbox

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Recent Examples of hatbox Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat. — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 12 June 2025 The ghost was intended to be an opening day character whose head disappeared before guests’ eyes then reappeared in a hatbox in his hand. — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023 Stephen and Elizabeth burst in carrying a hatbox with the trilby in it. — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023

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Noun

As for the transplanted Tucker, playing home games at Wrigley Field, a notorious bandbox, should help raise his value.

— Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023

Definition of bandbox

Noun

There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.

— Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of snuffbox

Noun

Arabella’s Cocktail Salon, an intimate 25-seat bar on the hotel’s first floor, is a jewel box, a mish-mash of styles and references that somehow feel part of a whole.

— Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 July 2026
And yet, in so many ways, this was a night unlike any other in the 23 seasons of this jewel box on Pattison Avenue.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of jewel box

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If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of compartment

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The county told the court that labels may have fallen off containers of remains, remains may have spilled due to shifting soil or water may have leaked into the coffin, according to Zepeda-Lara.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Israelis fear Iranian control of the strait will be a nail in the coffin of keeping Iran’s ambitions for a nuclear weapon at bay.

— Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Definition of coffin

Noun

The organization, which is responsible for cleaning up the messes after superhero battles, has something that Jean wants locked inside a vault.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Rhule has faced increasing pressure to help generate revenue as player payrolls in the Big Ten vault above $40 million.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of vault

Noun

Once the flyover ends, the caisson will carry Graham’s remains to First Baptist Church of Columbia, where the funeral will be held.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026
In 2024, Bally’s had to relocate the 34-story hotel tower, which was moved to the south end of the casino after it was determined that driving caissons into the ground might damage municipal water management infrastructure pipes along the river.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

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