teacup

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Recent Examples of teacup Anselmo Ballester—the Roman artist behind many classic film posters—created a poster for the hotel that hangs in the lobby near an antique Steinway, and a small hallway displays artifacts like the hotel’s original teacups and black-and-white photos of movie stars who have stayed here. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 One spot in northern Washington County reported 3-inch hail, roughly the size of a teacup. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 25 May 2025 Yes, there should be a teapot in the equation, but the real draw is the spread: a slew of tiny sandwiches; sweet and buttery pastries (like Bon Appétit Bake Club’s Coffee Cake Scones); and the extravagance of fancy china, teacups, and a tiered pastry stand for good measure. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 The Thunder defense is a very complex storm in an arena-sized teacup. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for teacup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacup
Noun
  • This cup caddy attaches to the handle of your rolling suitcase to hold up to two drinks.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • The ear cups are wrapped in a woven cloth to give them a robust finish.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Its attached solar panel charges all day, then automatically lights up the glass tube after hours for easier nighttime reading of the gauge.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
  • The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Thus was the future of this noble tradition secured, that generations yet unborn may still dance and raise goblets in cheer.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025
  • Get your golden goblets ready: Love Is Blind is back for another season!
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches and staff for more than a century.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • Less than a week after an American was elected Pope for the first time, Milan and Bologna have the opportunity to hold the golden chalice known as the Coppa Italia after what feels like an eternity.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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“Teacup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacup. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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