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Using a dual-sided brush, Bieber started by applying her pocket blush in the raspberry pink shade teacup across her cheekbone and the bridge of her nose before adding a touch of candy apple red to the highpoint of the apple of her cheek before blending out.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
To amp up the aesthetic, add a vintage teacup to your nightstand as a jewelry organizer.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
An olive placed in a teacup by the hostess got them martinis, while a lime wedge forecast margaritas.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
To amp up the aesthetic, add a vintage teacup to your nightstand as a jewelry organizer.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
An olive placed in a teacup by the hostess got them martinis, while a lime wedge forecast margaritas.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacup
Noun
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s served in the chalice-like 1960s Bar Basso glass, paying homage to the iconic Milanese bar where the Sbagliato was created.—
Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Yet for Pratt, a registered Republican who’s spent the race positioning himself as a nonpartisan and independent, the endorsement is likely a poisoned chalice.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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“Teacup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacup. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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