as in cabinetry
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as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
From putting together shelving and a desk to adding finishing design touches including a vase of flowers, Herbert’s room goes from a storage space to a fully-functioning home office in the span of the minute-long video.
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Illuminating cabinetry interiors, countertops, stairs and shelving improves visibility and safety.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
This is definitely on the simpler side and features a sink, an electric cooktop, a small fridge, some cabinetry and shelving.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Open shelving on one end of the island offers plenty of space for bright cookbooks and large display items.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
From putting together shelving and a desk to adding finishing design touches including a vase of flowers, Herbert’s room goes from a storage space to a fully-functioning home office in the span of the minute-long video.
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Illuminating cabinetry interiors, countertops, stairs and shelving improves visibility and safety.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
This is definitely on the simpler side and features a sink, an electric cooktop, a small fridge, some cabinetry and shelving.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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The kitchen features a moody palette—Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal on the cabinetry and Pantalon on the island.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Cameron Carothers The quirky main bathroom has chartreuse cabinetry.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The couple planned to marry in 2003 before postponing the wedding.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, businesses servicing India’s booming wedding industry have been affected by consumers postponing their celebrations because of the poor weather.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There are concrete planters, wooden doors, armoires, sideboards, chinoiserie urns, and thousands of other items, mostly sourced in European markets.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some wall armoires also function as full-length mirrors, with a mirrored door that opens to reveal the jewelry.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Every dresser, table, and chair doesn’t need to be the exact same material and finish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Depardieu’s testimony was followed by the set dresser herself, who claimed Depardieu grabbed her hips in a narrow corridor and started touching her.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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