as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body
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Recent Examples of cocktail
Pitcher cocktails are easy to make and serve.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The menu ranges from winter salads to seared tile fish and chocolate-raspberry desserts — and yes, cocktails are optional but recommended.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Boitano, 62, now has 150 flourishing cocktail recipes and is working on a ready-to-drink cocktail line — both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, as well as food condiments.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The menu ranges from winter salads to seared tile fish and chocolate-raspberry desserts — and yes, cocktails are optional but recommended.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Boitano, 62, now has 150 flourishing cocktail recipes and is working on a ready-to-drink cocktail line — both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, as well as food condiments.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Smaller model, faster robots The headline release includes what Alibaba calls the industry’s first 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts embodied AI model.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is no precedent for such an intense mixture anywhere in New York City.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This list includes a wide mix of cities from small towns to big cities.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The alcohol-free formula doubles as a hydrating mist thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and seaweed extract.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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This recipe is an amalgam of styles, with coffee and chocolate for complexity, hot sauce for kick and beans just because.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was Sam Bankman-Fried.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The drill is made from an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead and silver.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The handle is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which is durable yet lightweight.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the years go on, the combinations of letters are only going to get longer.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The crispy kale with the spicy sauce is an amazing combination.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other worthy options include the fusion spot Bird & the Bottle, Sea Thai Bistro, and the Jewish-style eatery Grossman’s Noshery.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones’s Dragoool suggests a fusion of Oldman, Karloff’s Mummy and the Cryptkeeper, with shades of Klaus Kinski, Willem Dafoe, Heath Ledger and a grimacing carp.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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