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Recent Examples of china closet
The Servidors are massive and must be kept in a storage unit, but many other items are in the china closet, to the chagrin of Mr. Lepore’s mother, Virginia.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china closet
Noun
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At the center of it all, John Summit — tanned, smiling, his shirt unbuttoned to a chest level that suggested a regular workout routine — threw up heart hands while manning the cockpit of CDJs before him.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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The list includes colds and coughs, ear and eye infections, insect bites, minor burns, asthma, cuts, sprains, fractures and chest pain.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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But later this afternoon, Trump’s commerce secretary said that relief for Mexico and Canada could see their tariffs reduced — though probably not eliminated — as soon as tomorrow.—
patrick.reis,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Unlike previous officials in the role, who usually closely work with the secretary, Corry had been cut off from Kennedy, one former HHS official said.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Top of the list: Adding a second bath and bringing the basement staircase up to code in order to transform the storage zone into a finished living area (which now doubles as a guest room thanks to a Murphy bed tucked into a pair of bookcases).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Hidden behind one of the bookcases is a secret passage that leads to the home’s guest wing with four en suite bedrooms, a 14-person cinema and another lounge area.—
Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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And then there was Biden’s stubborn refusal to accept the Senate’s constitutional role in confirming cabinet secretaries.—
Will Swaim,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
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During the meeting Wednesday of President Donald Trump's cabinet, Kennedy said two people had died in an ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The fundraiser featured a buffet dinner and dessert station, as well as photo ops.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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As always, a buffet of delicious mysteries awaits us: What’s with the active shooter?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Romanek opened up her Hollywood design studio for the dinner party, and decked it out with the collection’s gorgeous chocolate brown velvet Malibu Grande sofa, cream boucle Bel Air swivel chairs, Coastline credenza, Beachwood wicker table lamps and more.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Chic accessories range from a suede-sheathed tray to a chunky marble door stopper, while statement pieces include bouclé-upholstered swivel chairs and a tiled credenza.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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Such objects have ranged from lighter things like hairbrushes and toilet rolls to heavier items like chairs, game consoles, toasters, air fryers and computer monitors.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The vice president has also served domestically as Trump’s console in chief in his first month on the job, traveling to regions in the U.S. struck by tragedy.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the bar program will highlight inventive cocktails the showcase the vastness of the diasporas.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Ahead of the WWE showcase on Saturday night, American singer Elizabeth Irving performed the U.S. national anthem and was met with a loud number of boos and jeers from the crowd at Toronto's Rogers Centre.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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