closeted
Americanadjective
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Origin of closeted
Example Sentences
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"I've grown up around this and I've seen it all from my own perspective. I think that's what I'm so proud to see. There was almost a time when you were a closeted Arsenal fan."
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
“It kind of siphoned all of that pent-up, closeted stuff that you hold back, that you couldn’t freely express,” she said.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
As part of his story’s ongoing tragedy, Preston spent much of his life closeted from the reality of his sexual orientation.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
"I thought a lot about how difficult it would be to be a closeted pro player."
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
He was closeted there for hours at a time.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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