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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 narration runs through a klatch of men Laura’s known, all of whom waver between absurd and pathetic but who are still able to harm.—
Lynn Steger Strong,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Courteous yet unstuffy, the knowledgeable staff will cater to your every need, from a thermos of customized tea for the road to scheduling your game of cow croquet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Use very thin white bread and cut off the crusts to keep your tea sandwiches authentic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Killing bears made Jacobs his name, but killing elk made good supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In March 1997, members of the Heaven’s Gate cult visited a Carlsbad, California, restaurant for their last supper—identical orders of iced tea, salad, turkey pot pie, and cheesecake.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Though the nights might still be cooler, many here in the South are gearing up for lazy front-porch sitting and festive back-patio soirees.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This recap of a recent symposium offers another inside look at the questions facing both the studios and the creators’ sides of the debate.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Either by way of melty cheese or gooey chocolate, fondue gave every cocktail party guest something fun to do back in the day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Bass was at a cocktail party as part of a delegation to Ghana when Los Angeles went up in flames last January, breaking a campaign promise to never leave the country during her mayoralty.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Carl showed up at Lindsay’s housewarming with a thoughtful gift for Lindsay and her daughter.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kaffeeklatsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaffeeklatsch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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