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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
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Four teenagers were injured, most severe being a 14-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is listed in critical condition, according to police.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Bey wore a gold sequined bodysuit with sheer chest panelling, cinched at the waist and which fell into fringed glittery chaps.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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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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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed Yang’s deportation in a statement to CNN.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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In addition to items specifically designed for dorm rooms, the line includes furniture pieces ideal for smaller spaces, such as secretary desks, bookcases, and nightstands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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If the closet doesn't have shelves, add a storage rack or small bookcase.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 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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The event features 10 bingo games, a BBQ buffet, unlimited soft drinks, one beer or wine drink ticket, live bluegrass music, a wine pull and raffle baskets.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The event features deluxe buffet, cash bar, silent auction and a performance by singer and TV host Sisaundra Lewis.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 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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The new generation of products, most of which are imported from China, feature vaping mechanisms that are concealed as backpacks, smartphone cases, highlighters and handheld video game consoles, officials said.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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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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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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The brand launched at the Finnish Embassy in Tokyo before a showcase at Spiral Art Center, a complex in Tokyo's Aoyama district.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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