china closet

noun

Definition of china closetnext
as in chest

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Recent Examples of china closet Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china closet
  1. chest
  2. secretary
  3. bookcase
  4. cabinet
  5. buffet
  6. credenza
  7. console
  8. showcase
Noun
  • Unlike many Nazi chest-thumpers,the crafty obergruppenführer never blew his own horn.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Officer Caleb Garcia-Alamilla fired one round at point-blank range that struck Maccani in his right arm and traveled into his chest, police said.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Other jobs on this list include occupations that are largely administrative and deal with handling data or customer service, such as office clerks, secretaries, administrative assistants, customer service reps and tellers.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So far, even the secretary’s Make America Healthy Again movement — which emphasizes poor diet as a main driver of chronic disease — has done little to assuage dietitians’ deeply rooted troubles.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of secretary
Noun
  • There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day.
    — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of bookcase
Noun
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Leon’s was open with Alitawi and staff serving a dinner buffet.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Its long, trailing vines can spill over a hanging basket or shelf or creep along a credenza.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Hilderbrand has colorful taper candles and funky candleholders all throughout her home, but none are featured like the all-blue tapers lining a credenza in her dining room.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of credenza
Noun
  • However, Nintendo hasn't announced plans to raise the prices of those consoles.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, console owners have faced a choice between the convenience of digital downloads and the permanence of physical game discs.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of console
Noun
  • Our first round of the showcase had a definite dumpling theme, which included the dumpling trio from China pavilion and two orders from Gyozas of the Galaxy, including basil pesto chicken (creamy) and street corn-style (sorta spicy).
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Following a college showcase, Barwiolek was selected to participate in the Soccer Dreams Travel Pro Tour.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of showcase

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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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