klatch

noun

ˈklach How to pronounce klatch (audio)
variants also klatsch
Definition of klatchnext
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. — 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 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 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 Everyone has a favorite; just ask the guys down at the weekend coffee klatch about the Vector, the Ferrari Enzo, or the Porsche Carrera GT. — Hannah Elliottbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for klatch
  1. clique
  2. circle
  3. crowd
  4. community
  5. network
  6. bunch
  7. gang
  8. pack
Noun
  • Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of clique
Noun
  • With fewer adult children often available to take on those responsibilities, families may need to discuss expectations earlier and broaden the circle of caregivers to include friends and other trusted people, not just relatives.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • This digital network will cultivate influence through private year-round conversations, executive circles and brand collaborations.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Florence for fewer crowds is November through March.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • How have your crowd work clips on social media changed your career?
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of crowd
Noun
  • The community's collective action successfully forced this specific rollback, though the broader strategy of in-game purchases persists.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The success of that provision depends on whether these local communities decide to build, though.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • Manufacturing and consumer platforms Stocks in manufacturing and consumer platforms that Goldman recommends to investors are those that combine large-scale production assets, distribution networks and durable customer demand.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.
    — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of bunch
Noun
  • Youssef alleged the property later became associated with gang activity, narcotics activity, prostitution and violence.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The gang travel through France, Switzerland and Italy towards their final destination of Greece, picking up a pop group and a mysterious American singer along the way.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
Definition of gang
Noun
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of pack

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“Klatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klatch. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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