as in mixtures
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 cocktails
Here, cocktails take center stage, along with a sushi counter that serves crudos, nigiri, maki and more, while DJs and percussionists provide musical accompaniment.
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Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
From coffee in the morning to cocktails in the evening, Pal’s is a place to be enjoyed from sunup to sundown and has something for folks of all ages.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The reporters drank for lunch and for dinner, and some stayed up late, talking politics over cocktails.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The film follows Rico, who spends his summer selling cocktails and chasing girls.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The unique fixture is made from bottles of Campari Soda cocktails wired around a light source.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Tickets start at $85 for Saturday and $75 for Sunday and include unlimited cocktails.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Carnival Cruise Line added a new nonalcoholic beverage package in early September, covering a wide range of drinks from Coca-Cola products to zero-proof cocktails.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
From coffee in the morning to cocktails in the evening, Pal’s is a place to be enjoyed from sunup to sundown and has something for folks of all ages.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The reporters drank for lunch and for dinner, and some stayed up late, talking politics over cocktails.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The film follows Rico, who spends his summer selling cocktails and chasing girls.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The unique fixture is made from bottles of Campari Soda cocktails wired around a light source.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Tickets start at $85 for Saturday and $75 for Sunday and include unlimited cocktails.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Carnival Cruise Line added a new nonalcoholic beverage package in early September, covering a wide range of drinks from Coca-Cola products to zero-proof cocktails.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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None alone explains the full spectrum, and different patients likely have different mixes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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No doubt Nelson was in trouble, but referee Robert Boyle called an end to the fight as Nelson ate some hard combinations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Glee crew has faced losses over the years — including the deaths of core cast members Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera — but various alums have found time to reunite in different combinations since the show ended.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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