Examples of small talk in a Sentence
They made small talk while waiting for the meeting to start.
at the corporate get-together we made the obligatory small talk with some people from the home office
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Over the years, they’ve been spotted making small talk at award shows, going to the same concerts, and hanging out at Paul McCartney’s house.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026
But when life gets overwhelming and social fatigue sets in, things like small talk, loud restaurants, and late evenings out can just feel like too much.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
As the third quarter ended, instead of handing out daps and making small talk with her teammates, Jocytė started her warmups.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026
But when life gets overwhelming and social fatigue sets in, things like small talk, loud restaurants, and late evenings out can just feel like too much.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
As the third quarter ended, instead of handing out daps and making small talk with her teammates, Jocytė started her warmups.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for small talk
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“Small talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20talk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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