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Recent Examples of demitasse
The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
There, amid the clutter of demitasses and empty sugar wrappers, was a large human lower jawbone.
—James Shreeve, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Then, lock the portafilter into the machine, position your demitasse glass — a 2- to 3-ounce glass meant to hold espresso — or other vessel underneath, and start your shot.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
The only thing out of place is a half-drunk coffee on the desk and another demitasse on the windowsill.
—Monica Kim, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2022
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
There, amid the clutter of demitasses and empty sugar wrappers, was a large human lower jawbone.
—James Shreeve, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Then, lock the portafilter into the machine, position your demitasse glass — a 2- to 3-ounce glass meant to hold espresso — or other vessel underneath, and start your shot.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
The only thing out of place is a half-drunk coffee on the desk and another demitasse on the windowsill.
—Monica Kim, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demitasse
Noun
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Springtime is often a special time for European soccer players – league titles and cup competitions are often decided in April and May.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Drink coffee: Research suggests regular coffee consumption—about 2-3 cups daily—may help protect against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by reducing inflammation.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For those who enjoy libations from goblets or glasses, the rowdy evening that ensues should sound familiar.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fashion consultant, who is squeezing in a session before work, lifts relatively light weights while doing simple movements to build strength: goblet squats with a 6-pound kettlebell, then bicep curls with a 10-pound weight.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the kitchen includes heated floors, electric blinds and access to the terrace through a folding glass wall.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With its blue aventurine glass dial studded with luminous dots, this watch is a reminder of the wonder of the galaxy.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That heritage is doubtless a poisoned chalice because if the film had been a shot-for-shot remake of the original it would have been branded lazy and superfluous.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The communion chalice and plate held special significance.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Gone are the days — more or less — of dressing-room scraps or managers hurling teacups at the wall.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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To mark The Trouble of Color’s release on March 4, Smithsonian spoke with Jones about the power of producing a memoir, and how something as fragile as a teacup can be a touchstone.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Demitasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitasse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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