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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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Officers saw Washington, stabbed in the chest, through a locked screen door lying on the floor.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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About two minutes after initially spotting and then following him, Lemos fired two shots at Perez Becerra, hitting him in the chest.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, told Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that the Trump administration planned to rescind federal approval of the tolling program, which was granted by the Biden administration two weeks after the November election.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In that letter, Robinson wrote about her concerns on confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Best Walmart Furniture Deals Walmart’s end-of-month sale includes discounts up to 80% on accent chairs, bookcases, couches, and storage benches.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2025
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Best Furniture Deals Save on end tables, bookcases, dining chairs, and more this month at Walmart.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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If there's just too much stuff to address at once, tackle one drawer or cabinet at a time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Buckler eventually transitioned to production and would go on to become a carpenter, building cabinets and other furniture.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a buffet lunch, and the discussion starts at 11:45 a.m. at 1050 W. Morse Blvd.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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April and Oliver Gougeon died in December 2023 after eating food from a buffet at Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham Resort and subsequently getting sick, according to the claim filed in Ontario Superior Court on Monday, Jan. 27, and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The kitchen, the center of life in the apartment, is in a rustic red that complements the large custom table and the Alicante marble credenza.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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As their argument intensified, the grandson picked up a PlayStation console with the intent of smashing it, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Behind the main kitchen block, a 35-L fridge/freezer is concealed inside a top-loading console.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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Its own showcase will be mainly focused on APC Studios’ English-language co-productions, but will tease other foreign-language scripted shows on its 2025 distribution slate.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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The intimate yet high-energy showcase, hosted by WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, brought together elite talent, cultural influence, and the unmistakable spirit of the Bay Area.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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