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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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Rarely, people have anaphylactic shock, a medical emergency that causes swelling in the throat, chest pain, and other symptoms.14 Studies show that regularly eating strawberries can lower blood pressure.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Should have hit him in the chest, got out of the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Nicholas Kent is President Donald Trump's pick to serve as under secretary in the Department of Education.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Records show the parcel is one of two adjoining plots of land owned by Machado and his wife, Tammy, who works in the Sheriff’s Office as a legal secretary.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Homemade bookcases went from floor to ceiling, with albums across the bottom row.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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To learn a little more about the city during your stay, be sure to drop by the lobby’s sunken living room, where a bookcase of Mexican literature awaits.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Our variety of cuisine and all-you-can-eat aspect set us apart from other buffets or grill restaurants.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Morgan Wallen Pre-Party Salt Tacos y Tequila is hosting parties before the concerts on Friday and Saturday with a buffet, cocktails, games and photo ops in the upstairs bar.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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Sofas, credenzas, bar stools, ottomans, rugs, bookshelves, ceramic knickknacks, floor lamps, table lamps, desk lamps - each week, Westen and his crew made their way through a fictional Miami, and each stop had to be furnished.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Decorate coffee tables, credenzas, and dining room tablescapes with one or several of these golden-toned glass hurricanes.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
6 Oct. 2024
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Kids aged 12-18 have a dedicated Teens Hut—the first of its kind in the Maldives—complete with a drum kit and guitars, art stations, a pool table, gaming consoles and a full schedule of activities.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Before Trump even took office, experts had warned that his global trade war—imposing tariffs on imports of various goods from various countries in a bid to strike more favorable trade deals for the US—risked spiking prices of popular tech products like laptops, game consoles, and smartphones.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The group has lined up 30 designers for its inaugural showcase in New York, including Chow and Osborne.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Eclectic showcases at venues such as La Zona Rosa, Acropolis, Chicago Upstage.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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