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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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as in to house
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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as in clandestine
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Chika Uwazie, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Kid Cudi is cleaning out his closet and giving fans an opportunity to own rare items from his personal collection including sneakers and apparel.
—Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Parents, 20 June 2024
There is evidence in Season 1 that gay men, to a degree, had to be closeted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2024
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Through Moda Operandi’s trunk shows featuring Lagos Fashion Week designers, these collections now have a direct line to global closets.
—Chika Uwazie, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Kid Cudi is cleaning out his closet and giving fans an opportunity to own rare items from his personal collection including sneakers and apparel.
—Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Other 16-year-olds are under tremendous pressure to closet themselves, to conceal their unorthodox interests, to hide themselves in all their uniqueness.
—Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Parents, 20 June 2024
There is evidence in Season 1 that gay men, to a degree, had to be closeted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2024
Adjective
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
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closet
Noun
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The pantry will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
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Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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The boutique property only has a handful of rooms, giving visitors an intimate and personal experience.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Above the living room fireplace hangs a parchment painting with a personal connection to the homeowners.John Wogan, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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The host’s father decided to look for a replacement in a cupboard at their English country house.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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The pastas are some of the best on the market, with the organic rigatoni being a staple in my cupboards.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Traditionally, grand residences featured rooms surrounding a central, open-air space that housed a basin for collecting rainwater.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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London is home to a number of high-end residential buildings such as the Whiteley London, which houses 139 unique abodes for those looking to live lavishly.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Anecdotes gleaned from clandestine meetings with an anonymous investigator underscore Yamaguchi’s power.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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From exploding pagers to 'honey trapping,' how Israel runs its clandestine operations TOP STORY: The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents that included top secret U.S. intelligence describing Israeli preparations for a possible attack on Iran.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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While some people take supplements by the handful, nutrition experts tend to keep only a few key options in their medicine cabinets during the chillier months.Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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If stains are still slightly visible, consider masking them with furniture polish on wood cabinets or touching up paint where needed.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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The covert meeting concerned Musk’s growing AI startup xAI, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber, an economic development group that had been steering the deal behind closed doors since March.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Officials in Russia, China, Iran and Cuba all deny their governments are trying to interfere with or influence the U.S. election through covert information operations.Dan De Luce, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Norman Powell stood at his locker, however, and answered questions.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In the Boston clubhouse, a crowd of reporters surrounded Buckner’s locker, waiting.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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