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Recent Examples of demitasse
Pour into demitasse or espresso cups.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 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, 27 Nov. 2025
In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 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 a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 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, 27 Nov. 2025
In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 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 a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demitasse
Noun
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Noun
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It’s served in the chalice-like 1960s Bar Basso glass, paying homage to the iconic Milanese bar where the Sbagliato was created.—
Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Yet for Pratt, a registered Republican who’s spent the race positioning himself as a nonpartisan and independent, the endorsement is likely a poisoned chalice.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The window to score was the size of a teacup.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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No need to worry about sourcing a matching teacup!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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“Demitasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitasse. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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