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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
Since the 2026 World Cup kits were released, fans have been picking favorites and filling their wardrobes with the best designs.
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Brooks Peck, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The digital archiving and storage company that specializes in musicians’ wardrobes will be bringing pieces from 23 artists to the event, which runs from Friday to Sunday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
As wardrobes lean into muted palettes and elevated simplicity, nails are following suit.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Fashion brands are designing travel wardrobes for national teams.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Smith specializes in building wardrobes that work hard—pieces that stay smooth in a suitcase, feel comfortable in the heat, and transition effortlessly from day to night.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
T-shirts are the unsung heroes of most wardrobes for easy outfit combinations that make warm weather styles easy.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
There's something about a Hallmark movie that just brings you joy — and there's something about the wardrobes that is both attainable and aspirational.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Brooks Peck, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The digital archiving and storage company that specializes in musicians’ wardrobes will be bringing pieces from 23 artists to the event, which runs from Friday to Sunday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
As wardrobes lean into muted palettes and elevated simplicity, nails are following suit.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Fashion brands are designing travel wardrobes for national teams.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Smith specializes in building wardrobes that work hard—pieces that stay smooth in a suitcase, feel comfortable in the heat, and transition effortlessly from day to night.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
T-shirts are the unsung heroes of most wardrobes for easy outfit combinations that make warm weather styles easy.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
There's something about a Hallmark movie that just brings you joy — and there's something about the wardrobes that is both attainable and aspirational.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
Noun
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The governor earlier this year sent nearly $25 million from state surplus to food banks and pantries.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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This can include volunteer or work experience programs with local nonprofits or public service organizations, such as food pantries, parks, or libraries.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Soto signed as a free agent with the Mets before last season, and those in possession of his Padres jersey seem to have buried them in the back of their closets.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Today’s modern woman wants to be able to move with ease and feel comfortable throughout her busy day, and her closets and drawers have breathable, easy-to-wear clothing and intimates.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Noun
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While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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The few items of pottery in the kitchen cupboards were handmade.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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The pull-out mechanism brings items at the back of cabinets forward for easy access.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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