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also klatsch
as in clique
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
his klatch of friends hasn't changed all that much since college
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Recent Examples of klatch
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.
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Lynn Steger Strong, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
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
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
The surging popularity of SmartLess, the Arnett-Bateman-Hayes klatch, often comes up as an example with its chummy celebrity interviews routinely making headlines in entertainment trade publications.
—Vulture, 22 Sep. 2022
And a klatch of daddy bloggers was trying to cajole the nation’s leading online retailer into making its parent-discount program more inclusive for men.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 June 2022
There are the Democrats — a klatch of women in white, black legislators in African stoles, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with her colorful headwrap swirling high.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2020
Gridiron great Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen Lott, scored a touchdown by joining forces with the Vault to host the 555 California Street Tree Lighting Celebration and culinary klatch benefiting All Stars Helping Kids.
—Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, 10 Dec. 2019
In the klatch of voters watching from their lawn chairs, a woman in a blue windbreaker, maybe in her late twenties, sat ramrod straight, the phone tightly gripped in her hand forgotten for the moment.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 4 Oct. 2019
Lynn Steger Strong, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
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
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
The surging popularity of SmartLess, the Arnett-Bateman-Hayes klatch, often comes up as an example with its chummy celebrity interviews routinely making headlines in entertainment trade publications.
—Vulture, 22 Sep. 2022
And a klatch of daddy bloggers was trying to cajole the nation’s leading online retailer into making its parent-discount program more inclusive for men.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 June 2022
There are the Democrats — a klatch of women in white, black legislators in African stoles, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with her colorful headwrap swirling high.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2020
Gridiron great Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen Lott, scored a touchdown by joining forces with the Vault to host the 555 California Street Tree Lighting Celebration and culinary klatch benefiting All Stars Helping Kids.
—Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, 10 Dec. 2019
In the klatch of voters watching from their lawn chairs, a woman in a blue windbreaker, maybe in her late twenties, sat ramrod straight, the phone tightly gripped in her hand forgotten for the moment.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 4 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for klatch
Noun
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Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Different types of circles with different patterns pop up on the headset.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Now, 32 years later, Lenahan calls this a full-circle moment.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle Tucker shakes off a slump with a tying home run and a laser throw to the plate, starring on both sides as the Dodger Stadium crowd recovers from the Rays’ early surge.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The goal generated an enormous wave of sound from this crowd.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Already used by luxury houses including Chanel and a network of international suppliers, the technology aims to preserve the visual precision and spontaneity of face-to-face meetings for design reviews, fittings and product development.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Take a bunch of kids who’ve never been out of East Tennessee.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Four gang members were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday for their roles in two armed robberies that resulted in the death of three people at lookout points in the Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes in 2023.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Payton spoke unapologetically from the witness stand about his gang ties and his criminal history.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This year, the Rangers’ offense ranks slightly below the middle of the major-league pack, but there’s reason to believe the arrow is pointing up.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Klatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klatch. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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