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a piece of furniture or a room for storing clothes
There were suits and sweaters hanging in the wardrobe.
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Recent Examples of wardrobes
As for handbags, the standout is the roomy Amazona tote, which reimagines a classic for contemporary wardrobes.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Farfetch found that most luxury wardrobes are relatively small and carefully curated, with 79 percent of those surveyed owning five or fewer high-end fashion items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Any pack rat knows that the best wardrobes are beautiful pieces of furniture that hide the hellish contents within.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
All wardrobes can benefit from the right shapewear.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Because my spring/summer wardrobes are essentially the same and my fall/winter wardrobes are essentially the same, my two closet clean-outs usually occur around the end of winter/beginning of spring and the end of summer/beginning of fall.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
This spring, our wardrobes could probably do with a little refresh.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, high-energy eclectic wardrobes were seen at Prada and Marni, with more expressive styling mixing vintage and contemporary references.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Farfetch found that most luxury wardrobes are relatively small and carefully curated, with 79 percent of those surveyed owning five or fewer high-end fashion items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Any pack rat knows that the best wardrobes are beautiful pieces of furniture that hide the hellish contents within.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
All wardrobes can benefit from the right shapewear.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Because my spring/summer wardrobes are essentially the same and my fall/winter wardrobes are essentially the same, my two closet clean-outs usually occur around the end of winter/beginning of spring and the end of summer/beginning of fall.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
This spring, our wardrobes could probably do with a little refresh.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, high-energy eclectic wardrobes were seen at Prada and Marni, with more expressive styling mixing vintage and contemporary references.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
Noun
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Money for the Northern Illinois Food Bank will be used over two years to provide food, including fresh produce, to local pantries, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From Italian cabinets to high-end finishes to the staging furniture (which is also for sale), everything speaks of luxury.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about a third of those want to see everything, from the plain-but-clean room lined with cabinets and counters where the deceased are prepared for services, to the massive, gray crematory that looks similar to a metal shipping container.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Repurpose dressers and armoires to make bathroom vanities and cabinets.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Know Your Armoire Types There are many different styles of vintage armoires on the market that are worth considering.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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