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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
Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
There were antique European wardrobes, and abstract sculptures by contemporary Angolan artists rendered from recycled cardboard.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Two films, two aesthetic universes, and most importantly, two wardrobes that have clearly never spoken to each other.
—Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Also present in both of their bold and theatrical wardrobes?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The large wardrobes in the bedroom were hidden behind bookcase decor, in a fun tongue-in-cheek addition to the room, while the living area was vast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The color palette aligns with the market’s demand for versatile hybrid wardrobes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Swedes on average buy around 25 new items of clothing per year, according to the society, and 90% of items in wardrobes are never used.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Spring cleaning often starts with good intentions — donating unused items, rotating seasonal wardrobes, and reorganizing closets.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
There were antique European wardrobes, and abstract sculptures by contemporary Angolan artists rendered from recycled cardboard.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Two films, two aesthetic universes, and most importantly, two wardrobes that have clearly never spoken to each other.
—Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Also present in both of their bold and theatrical wardrobes?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The large wardrobes in the bedroom were hidden behind bookcase decor, in a fun tongue-in-cheek addition to the room, while the living area was vast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The color palette aligns with the market’s demand for versatile hybrid wardrobes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Swedes on average buy around 25 new items of clothing per year, according to the society, and 90% of items in wardrobes are never used.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Spring cleaning often starts with good intentions — donating unused items, rotating seasonal wardrobes, and reorganizing closets.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
Noun
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That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Perry said on average, the pantries are already seeing almost 200,000 households per month.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The skeletons, often presented in glass coffin-like cabinets, are also a familiar sight in churches in neighboring Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, and in Italy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 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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