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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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Case in point: this shoe cabinet, modern bookcase, and storage bench.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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This slim natural oak bookcase works in even small spaces and has a clean, minimal aesthetic that goes with almost any decor.Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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To take this approach, mix decor from both holidays on a credenza or sideboard in your dining room.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Glass Tabletop Tree These tabletop trees will shine on mantels, credenzas, tables, and more thanks to their pearly and thick mercury glass and stylish ribbed texture.Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Babies may also develop pneumonia — which may cause chest pain that gets worse when a child breathes or coughs — seizures and deydration.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After 11 months in which the Israeli government set no objectives in the northern theater, the Israeli cabinet added the safe return of Israel’s northern residents to their homes as a formal war objective.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump has suggested that the Senate should bypass the traditional process of confirming cabinet nominees and allow temporary appointments to be made without a full vote in the upper chamber.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The vintage French sideboard in solid elm is by Maison Regain.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wide sideboard: on sale for $459.99 Original price: $1,189,90 This 60-inch-wide sideboard from the Kelly Clarkson collection has a mid-century design that will fit with most decor.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve as a Cabinet secretary, the longest serving secretary of Labor, and the leading architect of the New Deal, according to a White House fact sheet.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Commerce Secretary: Howard Lutnick Howard Lutnick is Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Trump confirmed Tuesday—picking him for the commerce role instead of treasury secretary.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here, there is also a sushi bar, a patisserie worthy of a Parisian sojourn, a coffee bar, and a buffet with a revolving variety of options.Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Wigwam: Litchfield's, one of the restaurants at The Wigwam, will host Breakfast with Santa with a buffet, crafts and a chance to meet and take photos with Santa.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Setup is easy, too, and only requires connecting a cable before pairing it to your console.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The palm-size gadget can even be connected to a gaming console, so this is a win for the whole family.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Breakfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfront. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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