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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
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
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
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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The treble — a club winning their domestic league title, main domestic cup competition and the European Cup/Champions League — has happened 11 times, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich the only sides to do so more than once.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Not only is this adorable beaded coffee cup a subtle nod to your caffeine habit, but its crafted with beautiful glass beads for a totally charm-ing vibe.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stay away from eye glass cleaners, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and baby wipes for the same reason.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eli in blonde Viking braids with a purple chalice?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every card is rich with symbolism: adorned with pentacles, stars, chalices and wands; bearing names like the World, Justice and Temperance; and featuring enigmatic characters like the Fool, the Lovers or the Hermit.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For more coastal adventures, head to one of Ireland’s teacup-sized island communities, like the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway.—
Louise Kavanagh,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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The dog is a teacup poodle that Bloom adopted last year and has gushed about.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Demitasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitasse. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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