as in pantries
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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Trucks and drivers that would otherwise have rolled up to pick up deliveries for food pantries around the area or drop off supplies were told to stay away.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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This is why people with full pantries still order takeout.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Wake up to panoramic city-to-sea views from the primary bedroom’s private terrace, then step into a kitchen designed with rich, dark sapphire cabinets.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Soon doctors and others will snatch fire axes to crack through the cabinets’ Plexiglas fronts and pry open the doors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 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 24 May. 2026.
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