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Recent Examples of kaffeeklatsch
What’s a kaffeeklatsch?
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2022
The results are arranged to read as though these artists are talking across the decades to us and to each other, and even to Ms. Basinger and Mr. Wasson themselves—the authors occasionally drop in to the kaffeeklatsch with fiscal and legal detail and other context.
—Farran Smith Nehme, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
Along Arthur Avenue, boisterous banter and affection on stoops or in cafes have largely been replaced: nods over kisses and kaffeeklatsches tethered by windowsills like Ellis Island-era laundry.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2020
Viertel, an actress and screenwriter, didn’t limit herself to fellow German-speakers; Charlie Chaplin and Harpo Marx were also frequent guests at her Sunday kaffeeklatsches.
—Scott Eyman, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2020
As night falls, reservation holders will file in for a tasting-menu dinner (there’s a 6:00 p.m. and a 9:00 p.m. seating), and kaffeeklatsch turns into a cocktail hour.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018
This wave of restaurants isn’t marked merely by longer hours; it is distinguished by genre-bending flexibility, catering to those seeking a variety of options that include kaffeeklatsches, salads on the go and sit-down dinners.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2017
But under fire for the all-male panel, Mr. McConnell reduced it to little more than a kaffeeklatsch, open to anyone who wanted to come by and chat health care.
—Jennifer Steinhauer, Glenn Thrush and Robert Pear, New York Times, 18 July 2017
New mothers who don’t enjoy socializing in kaffeeklatsch-style groups can be left without a support system.
—Sarah Deweerdt, The Atlantic, 18 May 2017
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2022
The results are arranged to read as though these artists are talking across the decades to us and to each other, and even to Ms. Basinger and Mr. Wasson themselves—the authors occasionally drop in to the kaffeeklatsch with fiscal and legal detail and other context.
—Farran Smith Nehme, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
Along Arthur Avenue, boisterous banter and affection on stoops or in cafes have largely been replaced: nods over kisses and kaffeeklatsches tethered by windowsills like Ellis Island-era laundry.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2020
Viertel, an actress and screenwriter, didn’t limit herself to fellow German-speakers; Charlie Chaplin and Harpo Marx were also frequent guests at her Sunday kaffeeklatsches.
—Scott Eyman, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2020
As night falls, reservation holders will file in for a tasting-menu dinner (there’s a 6:00 p.m. and a 9:00 p.m. seating), and kaffeeklatsch turns into a cocktail hour.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018
This wave of restaurants isn’t marked merely by longer hours; it is distinguished by genre-bending flexibility, catering to those seeking a variety of options that include kaffeeklatsches, salads on the go and sit-down dinners.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2017
But under fire for the all-male panel, Mr. McConnell reduced it to little more than a kaffeeklatsch, open to anyone who wanted to come by and chat health care.
—Jennifer Steinhauer, Glenn Thrush and Robert Pear, New York Times, 18 July 2017
New mothers who don’t enjoy socializing in kaffeeklatsch-style groups can be left without a support system.
—Sarah Deweerdt, The Atlantic, 18 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaffeeklatsch
Noun
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Kat Cammack, who was among the 139 House Republicans who refused to accept Trump’s loss in 2020, made a point of stopping by Johnson’s klatch on the floor.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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The surging popularity of SmartLess, the Arnett-Bateman-Hayes klatch, often comes up as an example with its chummy celebrity interviews routinely making headlines in entertainment trade publications.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2022
Noun
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Markle’s new food and lifestyle brand, As Ever, made its debut this week with the first drop of eight signature products—think raspberry jam in keepsake jars, herbal teas, floral baking mixes, and wildflower honey.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My son Philip, 33 then, and his wife Madeline drove into the yard after supper.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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From convenient weeknight supper ideas packed with flavor to pretty tablecloths and settings that will upgrade your Easter entertaining, there are bargains down every aisle of ALDI to serve up fresh inspiration around your house.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their relationship built on mutual admiration has manifested at concerts (John invited Carlile to sing at his final concert at Dodger Stadium in 2022) and soirees (Carlile was one of the most sincere performers at last year’s Gershwin Prize concert honoring John and lyricist Bernie Taupin).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Vanity Fair editor in chief Radhika Jones hosted the exclusive soiree and brought together A-list celebrities, Oscar winners, and nominees.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fourth edition of Prada Frames, the annual symposium of cross-disciplinary talks running in tandem with Milan’s Salone del Mobile, pulled into the city’s Centrale train station last week—and delved into some of today’s most urgent issues through the lens of design and culture.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition to recreating the ISS and shuttle, the students also programmed the drones to form an astronaut walking on the moon, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and the symposium's logo.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Professional Background Professional background extras know how to portray everyday things like busy New Yorkers walking down the street, posh guests at a cocktail party, or workers to board a bus.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The development deal for Yasuke – Way Of The Butterfly was announced at a cocktail party held in Los Angeles on April 10 and attended by Toei Co CEO Fumio Yoshimura, Yuji Kojima, Consul-General Kenko Sone of the Japanese Consulate and other dignitaries and Hollywood creators.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guests can go to the spa and salon to get pampered.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
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The main interior difference is a spacious main salon made larger by relocating the bulky and imposing HVAC trunk (the main technical passageway for air that on previous models took up much of the formal dining area) to the exterior.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eggs can play an essential role in the structure, volume, color, hydration and flavor of our bakes.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Our first question is about the key ingredient of this bake: pistachios.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Kaffeeklatsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaffeeklatsch. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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