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to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper
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Recent Examples of closeted
Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), a closeted scion of a multinational empire, has a student visa that’s about to expire.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
But the documentary also highlights some of the more positive aspects of Reubens’ life as a closeted gay man.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But their elopement goes awry when Min’s conservative grandmother flies into Seattle from Korea and throws her closeted grandson a traditional wedding.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), a closeted scion of a multinational empire, has a student visa that’s about to expire.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
But the documentary also highlights some of the more positive aspects of Reubens’ life as a closeted gay man.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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What to expect: An Italian-Creole seafood restaurant by day and a speakeasy by night, this hidden gem is in West Town, which seems to be the new hot restaurant district.—
Moyo Adeolu,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the bathroom, Dutton had placed a hidden camera near the pool in the backyard, officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The relocation of Thames Distillers, now housed within the same building as the new bar, also marks a new phase for the joint venture.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Learn about Jerome’s mining past at this museum housed in a former home of the town's copper kings.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the theme of grief and the use of genre elements are universal, both of the British collaborators acknowledged the character’s repressed approach to grief was distinctly British, and the appeal of the crow character in helping shake them out of it.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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Mars retrograde is still in gear until February 23, resulting in repressed sentiments coming out in the open.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There were plenty of personal anecdotes weaved in along the way.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The park holds a lot of meaning for him in his personal life, as well.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There are several plot holes, extra scenes clearly included just to boost Sheridan's ego, and the dialogue has become overly preachy and didactic—almost as annoying as Aaron Sorkin's mini-sermons in later seasons of The West Wing, which is saying something.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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That dock funding was included in Mayor Cavalier Johnson's 2025 budget approved by the council.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Whether paired with heels, sneakers, or both (like Gaines), wide-leg jeans are the closet staple your wardrobe may be missing this spring.—
Averi Baudler,
Peoplemag,
2 Mar. 2024
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By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.—
Helena Rosenblatt,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2024
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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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