be closeted
Example Sentences
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Or perhaps the speaker could recognize that a cousin at the table may be closeted, and take it upon themselves to model how to push back against transphobia.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2025
Although Nakhane speaks freely about his sexual orientation – largely at the prompting of journalists, it must be said – he, too, used to be closeted, like Xolani.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 12, 2018
It’s one thing to be closeted, it’s another to pretend someone you’re seeing doesn’t exist.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2016
The Human Rights Campaign survey suggests an answer: as tough as it may be to be an openly gay child, it’s even harder to be closeted.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2012
Captain Aylmer and Miss Amedroz were to be closeted together in the little back drawing-room immediately after breakfast.
From The Belton Estate by Trollope, Anthony
