Thesaurus results for CABINETS

cabinets

noun

plural of cabinet

as in cupboards

a storage case typically having doors and shelves the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors

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Recent Examples of cabinets Eventually, the cabinets were designed and built with plywood to precise specifications by a team of carpenters. — Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Where the hidden storage actually lives Walls, backsplash areas and the space beneath upper cabinets can all become storage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 In compact layouts, the sink is often the largest uninterrupted stretch of counter a homeowner has, and covering it with a board effectively adds square footage without adding cabinets. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Useful under cabinets, inside closets and in dark hallways where outlets are limited. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The dining room has a long dark wood table beneath a simple pendant light, while the kitchen has sleek metal cabinets and a large marble island. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 There's also quite a bit of cabinetry, with both lower and upper cabinets. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The biggest American mahjong fans can even own cabinets full of mats and tiles. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 The organizer does caution against overcrowding the tops of cabinets to prevent a cluttered look. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of cupboards

Noun

Extra touches include a pillow menu, bedside reading lights, Nespresso machines, large walk-in closets, and complimentary shoeshine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of closets

Noun

Their lockers in the home clubhouse are just steps away from each other.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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