shelvings

noun

plural of shelving
as in wardrobes

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  1. wardrobes
  2. armoires
  3. cabinets
Noun
  • Looking a certain way to please Trump can be especially challenging for younger aides who don’t make a lot of money, but who are still expected to pay for professional wardrobes and styling, the Daily Mail reported.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And though gingham is on regular rotation in summer wardrobes, within the context of home decor, it can be embraced all year round.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of wardrobes
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the rise of flatscreen TVs made large armoires irrelevant once they were no longer needed to conceal bulkier displays.
    — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
  • Repurpose dressers and armoires to make bathroom vanities and cabinets.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of armoires
Noun
  • But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The best bar cabinets deliver just that—a dedicated and stylish space for hosting, experimenting, and, let’s face it, showing off.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
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“Shelvings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelvings. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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