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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
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Han plays Min, the closeted and wealthy heir of a Korean corporate empire whose visa is about to expire.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Behind her glamorous exterior, the real Dorothy was a closeted lesbian who struggled with substance abuse and was mistreated by the men within Hollywood’s studio system before ultimately committing suicide.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
The film centers on María (Gomez), a closeted twenty-something Chicana who—against the wishes of her workaholic mother, Celestina (Perroni)—sets out to fulfill her grandmother’s dying wish: to return to the rural Mexican village where she was born before Alzheimer’s erases her memories for good.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
For much of his professional career, Gurr was a closeted gay man, coming of age during the 1950s era of Joseph McCarthy and the Lavender Scare, the anti-communist purge of LGBTQ+ people from the U.S. government.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Han plays Min, the closeted and wealthy heir of a Korean corporate empire whose visa is about to expire.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Behind her glamorous exterior, the real Dorothy was a closeted lesbian who struggled with substance abuse and was mistreated by the men within Hollywood’s studio system before ultimately committing suicide.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
The film centers on María (Gomez), a closeted twenty-something Chicana who—against the wishes of her workaholic mother, Celestina (Perroni)—sets out to fulfill her grandmother’s dying wish: to return to the rural Mexican village where she was born before Alzheimer’s erases her memories for good.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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Those who yearn for a front seat to calm ocean vistas might consider staying in one of these remote cabins—hidden gems nestled right on Chile’s Pacific coast, near the village of Matanzas.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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While the fragrance-free shampoo is the brand’s signature, the fragranced version is an honest-to-god hidden gem.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
25 May 2025
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals are housed at a secure, 2,000-acre compound whose location Lamm declined to release.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a reminder, here's how Scorsese and the three-time Oscar winner worked together to make romantic sublimation and repressed emotions weirdly sensual.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Tensions soared in 2016 when the government attempted to impose French in English-speaking regions’ schools and courts, igniting protests that security forces violently repressed.—
Nalova Akua,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Also, having everything taken away in my own personal life.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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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
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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