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Recent Examples of teacup
To amp up the aesthetic, add a vintage teacup to your nightstand as a jewelry organizer.
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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
Every eyeful was a universe, a cosmos squeezed into a teacup.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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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
Every eyeful was a universe, a cosmos squeezed into a teacup.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacup
Noun
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Beyond frozen treats, the new shop also serves strawberry cups, chamoy apples and mangonada.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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According to court filings, Testerman struck Oliver more than 40 times, including with a metal cup, and stomped on her about a dozen times.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The defensive spark plug somehow jumped higher than any Nuggets forward did for a rebound in Minneapolis last Thursday night, chest-thumping the glass at the top of his leap.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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These tests revealed how sodium ions integrate into the glass network and alter its structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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Stella Artois Racquet Club A crisp lager served in the brand’s iconic chalice offers a clean, classic option that pairs easily with a full day of tennis.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Teacup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacup. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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