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
Each drink below is a creative rebrand of a classic cocktail, capturing the spirit, setting, or signature character of these iconic series.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Our after should include shaking a**, gossiping with friends, drinking cocktails, lip-syncing to a favorite song—staring into the strobe lights, feeling alive, fully bodied, transcendent.
—Marcos Gonsalez, Time, 12 June 2025
In the clip, the duo whip up the perfect cocktail for the upcoming holiday, adding banter and nostalgia to the mix.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 June 2025
The cocktail was invented in the 1920s by American expat Victor Morris in Lima’s Morris Bar.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Our after should include shaking a**, gossiping with friends, drinking cocktails, lip-syncing to a favorite song—staring into the strobe lights, feeling alive, fully bodied, transcendent.
—Marcos Gonsalez, Time, 12 June 2025
In the clip, the duo whip up the perfect cocktail for the upcoming holiday, adding banter and nostalgia to the mix.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 June 2025
The cocktail was invented in the 1920s by American expat Victor Morris in Lima’s Morris Bar.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The Design Atelier offered a mix of fresh talent eager to meet buyers and media.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The 2025 Tribeca Festival, closing on Sunday, has brought together a dynamic mix of emerging voices and established talent, showcasing stories that inspired, challenged, and surprised.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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It’s made with 20% pure shea butter, plus coconut oil, hemp seed oil, and a skin-nourishing blend of essential fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins C and E.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Furthermore, the prisms housed within the binoculars are treated with a high-quality silver alloy coating that significantly boosts light transmission and brightness.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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The band is made from Dura-Soft fluoro rubber material combining exceptional durability with flexibility for supple feel on the wrist and titanium alloy is used for the tri-fold clasp.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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This amalgamation of features positions the PVS-14 as an exceptional choice for a variety of professional and recreational applications.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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The singles released so far have run the gamut sonically and represent an amalgamation of her past work from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotional Rainbow and High Road.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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This approach relies on a combination of practices rather than the routine application of pesticides used in a traditional pest-control program.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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As Oakmont continued to firm up on Friday, only three players managed to remain under par as the combination of Oakmont’s greens, and a brutal USGA setup featuring rough over five inches long gave the best players in the world fits.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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There’s a new restaurant serving Japanese-Latin fusion in Wynwood.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Other areas of science at the DOE, such as high-energy physics, fusion, and biology, receive relatively minor cuts that are largely in line with administration priorities like fossil and nuclear energy, which also face cuts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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