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Recent Examples of breakfront
For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The kitchen has a white-and-blue patterned ceramic tile floor, with a La Cornue range against one wall and a glass breakfront with wood trim against another.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022
The breakfront cabinet is set against a wall of antique mirror panels, and the ceiling wallcovering is by Wolf Gordon.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Apr. 2021
There was no room for my mother’s bird’s-eye breakfront, her turn-of-the-century chairs.
—Lizzie Skurnick, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
Behind the dining room table is more of Offaim’s collection of glasses and pottery, stored in golden yellow cabinets that serve as a kind of casual breakfront, with olive green wainscotting set between the upper and lower cabinets.
—Jessica Steinberg, Bon Appetit, 8 June 2018
The order included a mahogany table, sideboard, breakfront, and 10 chairs.
—Emily Price, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2018
The complaint follows rumors that Donald Trump is considering removing Carson after a series of embarrassments, including the $31,000 dining set, which included a baller breakfront china cabinet.
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 20 Mar. 2018
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The kitchen has a white-and-blue patterned ceramic tile floor, with a La Cornue range against one wall and a glass breakfront with wood trim against another.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022
The breakfront cabinet is set against a wall of antique mirror panels, and the ceiling wallcovering is by Wolf Gordon.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Apr. 2021
There was no room for my mother’s bird’s-eye breakfront, her turn-of-the-century chairs.
—Lizzie Skurnick, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
Behind the dining room table is more of Offaim’s collection of glasses and pottery, stored in golden yellow cabinets that serve as a kind of casual breakfront, with olive green wainscotting set between the upper and lower cabinets.
—Jessica Steinberg, Bon Appetit, 8 June 2018
The order included a mahogany table, sideboard, breakfront, and 10 chairs.
—Emily Price, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2018
The complaint follows rumors that Donald Trump is considering removing Carson after a series of embarrassments, including the $31,000 dining set, which included a baller breakfront china cabinet.
—Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 20 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfront
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Works on display include iconic pieces by bygone designers, among them a bookcase by Ico Parisi, and a cabinet originally designed by Gio Ponti and later revamped by Piero Fornasetti features green lacquer and black malachite, as well as Sottsass’ Sun carpet.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Make sure any furniture, bookcases, coffee tables and the items on them are properly secured or moved.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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That piece, along with the credenza from 2022, are now on view at Amanda Pratt’s new Villa AM gallery in the West Village until the end of the summer.—
Curbed editors,
Curbed,
5 June 2025
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Case Pieces Traditional case pieces, such as sideboards, china cabinets, and credenzas, can still look beautiful in today's dining rooms, explains Ashley DeLapp.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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However, a few years ago, during a routine physical, Jones’ primary care doctor found something unusual in his chest X-ray.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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This rash typically starts on the face and spreads over the body, including hands, feet, genitals, and chest.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
7 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Better to cling to the crystal vase than the entire sideboard.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Shop the top 30 deals on outdoor conversation sets, summer blankets, and sideboards while prices start at just $20.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carol worked as a secretary for Dr. Rajnikant Kothari, a psychiatrist in Jackson Township, and sold home furnishings through a popular direct sales company called Home Interiors.—
Stephanie Warsmith,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Hegseth is scheduled to testify for the first time as defense secretary on Tuesday, where Democratic lawmakers are expected to question his handling of classified and sensitive information.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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After the ceremony, the newlyweds treated their guests to the tastes of Israel with a buffet filled with tempting local delicacies.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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An inspector found that the restaurant had been operating a self-service buffet without the approval of the county.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Its hybrid design, which allowed for on-the-go playing, broadened its appeal beyond the typical console gamers.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Nissan has recalled thousands of newer vehicles due to an issue with the models' center console display, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Breakfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfront. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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