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adjective

Definition of closetednext
as in hidden

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closeted

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verb

past tense of closet
as in housed
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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Recent Examples of closeted
Adjective
A far cry from the gawky and boyish Norman Bates, B.Z. is a floppy-haired, closeted Hollywood player slowly dissolving in his own nihilism. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 Down the road in Indiana, Emma (Samantha Rich) has a closeted relationship with Alyssa (Madelyn Davis-Haddad), so their prom represents a big night. — David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 The confusion about whether or not Farnsworth had been outed gave screenwriter Paul Rudnick the idea for In & Out, a movie about a closeted high school teacher whose secret is inadvertently revealed during a former student’s acceptance speech at the Oscars. — Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 The actor, 51, broke out in a series of a roles in the early 2000s, playing a closeted gay Mormon in Mike Nichols’ Angels in America for HBO in 2003 and then Brad, a suburban dad set adrift in Little Children, Todd Field‘s 2006 adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta. — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for closeted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
  1. hidden
  2. housed
  3. repressed
  4. personal
  5. surrounded
  6. enclosed
  7. included
  8. closet
Adjective
  • Amazon’s Big Spring Sale features slashed prices on terrific hidden gems, such as facial massagers, electric scooters, espresso machines, golf rangefiners, and more.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The millionaire must keep their identity secret while completing hidden agendas assigned by host Peter Serafinowicz.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of hidden
Verb
  • The relocation of Thames Distillers, now housed within the same building as the new bar, also marks a new phase for the joint venture.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Learn about Jerome’s mining past at this museum housed in a former home of the town's copper kings.
    — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of housed
Adjective
  • But the public calls against Hamas, which has long repressed dissent and still rules the territory months into the war with Israel, were rare.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • But the scientific community disagrees about the existence of the phenomenon of repressed memory.
    — Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of repressed
Adjective
  • The benefits of using apple cider vinegar for sleep or taking it specifically at night are largely based on personal accounts rather than research.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Once data has gone into a public chatbot, there’s very little control over what happens to it, and there have been cases of personal data entered by one user being exposed in responses to other users.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of personal
Verb
  • The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.
    — JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of enclosed
Verb
  • There are several plot holes, extra scenes clearly included just to boost Sheridan's ego, and the dialogue has become overly preachy and didactic—almost as annoying as Aaron Sorkin's mini-sermons in later seasons of The West Wing, which is saying something.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That dock funding was included in Mayor Cavalier Johnson's 2025 budget approved by the council.
    — Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of included
Adjective
  • Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
  • 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
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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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