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Recent Examples of demitasse
In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demitasse
Noun
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Upstairs, the chalet’s gift shop carries all varieties of cheeses and quality goods, such as coffee cups with traditional découpage silhouette scenes.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The tiny appliance can cook up to two cups of rice.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Get your golden goblets ready: Love Is Blind is back for another season!—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The day starts with Jesse chasing his hangover with two big goblets of champagne, so by the time the cast climbs into a Sprinter to go to a winery, Jesse is already chair of the itty-bitty-litty committee.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The town home also has a two-car garage and a variety of modern features in its bathrooms, including floating vanities, glass shower doors and integrated Bluetooth speakers in the ceiling.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
Noun
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But damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches and staff for more than a century.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Less than a week after an American was elected Pope for the first time, Milan and Bologna have the opportunity to hold the golden chalice known as the Coppa Italia after what feels like an eternity.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Complete with matching saucers, these teacups are both dishwasher and microwave safe.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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In both, teacups make important appearances, as does faith, religious belief, and heartbreak.—
Diana Arterian
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Demitasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitasse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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