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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
Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Julia is married to an older, upstanding, deeply Catholic and closeted man named Michael, who is bedridden with rheumatism.
—Mary Marge Locker, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Colin Grant Hiding in the Front Room The BBC series Mr Loverman, about a closeted West Indian grandfather and his family, explores the submerged emotional lives of the Windrush generation in Britain.
—The New York Review of Books, 21 Feb. 2025
Anthony Perkins, a closeted gay man, died of AIDS in 1992, and his mother Berinthia Berenson-Perkins was on American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to crash into the World Trade Center during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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The actor, 51, broke out in a series of a roles in the early 2000s, playing a closeted gay Mormon in Mike Nichols’ Angels in America for HBO in 2003 and then Brad, a suburban dad set adrift in Little Children, Todd Field‘s 2006 adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Julia is married to an older, upstanding, deeply Catholic and closeted man named Michael, who is bedridden with rheumatism.
—Mary Marge Locker, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Colin Grant Hiding in the Front Room The BBC series Mr Loverman, about a closeted West Indian grandfather and his family, explores the submerged emotional lives of the Windrush generation in Britain.
—The New York Review of Books, 21 Feb. 2025
Anthony Perkins, a closeted gay man, died of AIDS in 1992, and his mother Berinthia Berenson-Perkins was on American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to crash into the World Trade Center during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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Mace claimed to have found a hidden camera on a property owned by her ex-fiance and Musgrave that had intimate photos of women that were taken without their knowledge or consent.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Using this technique, researchers could rapidly trace odd outputs back to specific neural patterns associated with hidden objectives.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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Haunted by dark and disturbing memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to color the present as her personal and professional lives begin to unravel.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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But in the chaos of the post-revolution period and, especially, the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War, these groups were repressed.—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Human Factor The avalanche awareness community is all about focusing on personal biases, communication, and group dynamics.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Vigna’s comments come shortly after the luxury Italian carmaker reported a significant upswing in 2024 net profit, citing a strong product mix and growing demand for personal touches to its vehicles.—
Anniek Bao,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 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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Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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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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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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