as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
The fries are meant to be dipped in the luscious concoction, which offers contrasts in texture and temperature.
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Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
In 2010, the concoction was brought to life with the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Infused with gold and bronze pearl, the concoction is fragranced with the brand’s Portofino ’97 scent.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
His plays are filled with characters who ingest all manner of fantastical pharmaceutical concoctions.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
In 2010, the concoction was brought to life with the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Infused with gold and bronze pearl, the concoction is fragranced with the brand’s Portofino ’97 scent.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
His plays are filled with characters who ingest all manner of fantastical pharmaceutical concoctions.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
Noun
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The hub for creativity and innovation remains committed to arts and culture as a pillar of its development plans through several avenues, like its art district, floodwall murals and renowned National Quilt Museum.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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But amidst the energy and innovation, uncertainty lingered over international trade.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The First Information Revolution: Writing as Technology Around 3200 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, the invention of writing changed everything.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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First observed on Aug 19, 1991, the day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed in 1837.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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