as in personally
in person and usually privately
met tête-à-tête with the student's parents to discuss his disciplinary problems in class
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
had a quick tête-à-tête with my neighbor before heading off to work
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Recent Examples of tête-à-tête
Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, though, both candidates will have White House records to back up, leaving it unclear whether either will be able to seize the offensive -- and if one or the other will end up stuck on their back foot for the 90-minute tete-a-tete.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 26 June 2024
But truly do not feel any pressure to have that tete-a-tete anytime soon.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Most likely, sources say, the two will have a tete-a-tete on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in September.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 July 2023
Noun
These two have gone tete-a-tete against the top pair and are starting to come out on top.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, though, both candidates will have White House records to back up, leaving it unclear whether either will be able to seize the offensive -- and if one or the other will end up stuck on their back foot for the 90-minute tete-a-tete.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 26 June 2024
But truly do not feel any pressure to have that tete-a-tete anytime soon.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Most likely, sources say, the two will have a tete-a-tete on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in September.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tête-à-tête
Adverb
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There were so many moments that were just such a gift for me personally.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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He’s personally invested in the Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp, but if that’s out of your budget, consider the Black Diamond Storm 400, which has more than 1,600 five-star ratings.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Live chat isn't available, but Otter’s chatbot can provide helpful tips and troubleshooting steps.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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In addition to their active group chat, the siblings all get together at least once a month with their father to have lunch at the LVMH headquarters in Paris.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Compass is in advanced talks to buy Berkshire’s HomeServices of America , and a deal could come together soon, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tête-à-tête.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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