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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,
26 June 2026
Espresso is intended to be savored in a demitasse cup, essentially a mini mug, and is a slow sipper.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
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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.
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Dallas News,
1 Sep. 2022
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Espresso is intended to be savored in a demitasse cup, essentially a mini mug, and is a slow sipper.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demitasse
Noun
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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Gardencup specializes in gourmet salads and bowls layered in a unique, portable cup—just shake, pour and eat.
Noun
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The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets.
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This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix.
Noun
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
Noun
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O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.
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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.
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West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
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Teaspoons are placed to the right of the teacup saucer if serving tea or another applicable beverage.
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“Demitasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitasse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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