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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
Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
People are building scent wardrobes, not just choosing a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
—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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
People are building scent wardrobes, not just choosing a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
—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
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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The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2026
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Both en suite bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite sporting bay windows facing the street and custom closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
Noun
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There's quite a lot of storage in there too, with both lower and upper cabinets.—
Adam Williams
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 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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“Wardrobes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wardrobes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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