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
In the 1988 New Fashioned, a whiskey cocktail named for the year Vang’s family immigrated to the United States from the Thai refugee camp Ban Vinai, a stately ice cube is engraved with a geometric symbol evoking traditional Hmong embroidery.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The two-story apartment spilled out onto the private roof terrace, where gin cocktails were of course on steady supply and trays of arancini and tofu-topped sticky rice circulated.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Skinner is a reprieve from Aishe’s life working in brutal restaurant kitchens for under-the-table wages; Aishe is a grounding force for Skinner, grieving the loss of his best friend and managing his PTSD symptoms with a cocktail of meds and plenty of booze.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Canned cocktails are a mixed drinking experience — literally and figuratively.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The two-story apartment spilled out onto the private roof terrace, where gin cocktails were of course on steady supply and trays of arancini and tofu-topped sticky rice circulated.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Skinner is a reprieve from Aishe’s life working in brutal restaurant kitchens for under-the-table wages; Aishe is a grounding force for Skinner, grieving the loss of his best friend and managing his PTSD symptoms with a cocktail of meds and plenty of booze.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Canned cocktails are a mixed drinking experience — literally and figuratively.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Prepare a Collins glass with one highball ice cube then pour in calvados mixture; top off with club soda and serve.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Young Fred and his sister were cutting hay to prepare a mixture of horse feed.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect a lively mix of chef demos, book signings, brunch-style tastings, and conversation with some of the region’s most influential women.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The world leaders will be joined by a mix of senior cabinet members, royals, diplomats and business leaders.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hawkwell Knee-High Wide-Calf Low-Heel Boots Lined with a soft wool blend, these knee-high boots will keep your feet dry and warm in colder weather.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Faster and more accurate modeling could accelerate the discovery of new alloys, advance clean energy technologies, and strengthen aerospace and electronic materials.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Sport trim adds unique styling elements with a set of hybrid bronze finish 19″ alloy wheels and StarTex interior upholstery with brown stitching.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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For the entree, either Curry Ramen with katsu chicken or Hiyashi Chuka, a Japanese-Chinese fusion noodle salad with ground miso pork and surimi.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The open air feeling inside Palm Tree Club KC revolves around a blue fusion quartzite bar encasing a wavy bar-to-ceiling backbar acting as the spiral centerpiece for the entire space.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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