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Recent Examples of kaffeeklatsch
The results are arranged to read as though these artists are talking across the decades to us and to each other, and even to Ms. Basinger and Mr. Wasson themselves—the authors occasionally drop in to the kaffeeklatsch with fiscal and legal detail and other context.
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Farran Smith Nehme, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
Along Arthur Avenue, boisterous banter and affection on stoops or in cafes have largely been replaced: nods over kisses and kaffeeklatsches tethered by windowsills like Ellis Island-era laundry.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2020
As night falls, reservation holders will file in for a tasting-menu dinner (there’s a 6:00 p.m. and a 9:00 p.m. seating), and kaffeeklatsch turns into a cocktail hour.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018
But under fire for the all-male panel, Mr. McConnell reduced it to little more than a kaffeeklatsch, open to anyone who wanted to come by and chat health care.
—Jennifer Steinhauer, Glenn Thrush and Robert Pear, New York Times, 18 July 2017
New mothers who don’t enjoy socializing in kaffeeklatsch-style groups can be left without a support system.
—Sarah Deweerdt, The Atlantic, 18 May 2017
Farran Smith Nehme, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
Along Arthur Avenue, boisterous banter and affection on stoops or in cafes have largely been replaced: nods over kisses and kaffeeklatsches tethered by windowsills like Ellis Island-era laundry.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2020
As night falls, reservation holders will file in for a tasting-menu dinner (there’s a 6:00 p.m. and a 9:00 p.m. seating), and kaffeeklatsch turns into a cocktail hour.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018
But under fire for the all-male panel, Mr. McConnell reduced it to little more than a kaffeeklatsch, open to anyone who wanted to come by and chat health care.
—Jennifer Steinhauer, Glenn Thrush and Robert Pear, New York Times, 18 July 2017
New mothers who don’t enjoy socializing in kaffeeklatsch-style groups can be left without a support system.
—Sarah Deweerdt, The Atlantic, 18 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaffeeklatsch
Noun
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The casually cluttered seating is more plentiful and features lots of cushions, a change from the rows of hard wooden stools that preceded it, encouraging a coffee klatsch experience rather than gulp-and-run.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kat Cammack, who was among the 139 House Republicans who refused to accept Trump’s loss in 2020, made a point of stopping by Johnson’s klatch on the floor.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There, three college friends — Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker — opened a small store selling high-quality coffee beans, loose tea and spices, scooped into paper bags for customers to brew at home.—
Nick El Hajj,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, spa guests choose from local herbs (rosemary and lemongrass among them) and sip a tea from their selection before descending to treatment areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The family-friendly location sits right on the Black River, and breakfast and supper at the dining hall are included in the nightly rate.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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If a sandwich for supper doesn't excite you, try these crunchy and gooey paninis filled with cheese, chicken, and pesto.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hal and Lois are still madly in love, and Lois is planning a huge soiree to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2026
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Distracted balances its celeb soiree with Southern California’s sinister edge, the malaise and monotony that can make sunny days so alienating.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While Ben admited to her that the two had met professionally at a medical symposium, the full extent of their acquaintanceship was not revealed until the very end of the finale in a major cliffhanger.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Kardel hopes San Diegans can attend the Dark Sky events this week, such as the star party and dark sky symposium at the Santa Ysabel Nature Center on Saturday, April 18, to learn from the researchers and take a look through a telescope to admire the sky.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both Katie and Greg get lucky after attending Walt’s cocktail party.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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The spa features a hair salon, high-tech gym, and treatments using high-end Swiss skin care lines; a pool, sauna, and steam hammam round out the relaxing perks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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When applied properly, press-on nails can be just as stylish as a traditional salon set.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite all the housewarming festivities and fireworks, Inter Miami left its Nu Stadium debut unsatisfied last weekend after settling for a tie against Austin FC.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s a regular housewarming—and then there’s the kind that comes in conjunction with an Architectural Digest cover story and a debut furniture collection to extend the home’s aesthetic signatures to shoppers around the world.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Kaffeeklatsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaffeeklatsch. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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