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Recent Examples of nectar
Homeowners and renters can plant nectar plants, trees and shrubs to create monarch habitat in their yards.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Obviously a hummingbird isn’t going to try to eat a walnut, and a pelican isn’t going to try to sip from a nectar feeder.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Expectations are high in those places, especially in the 979, which just got its first taste of the playoff nectar.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Obviously a hummingbird isn’t going to try to eat a walnut, and a pelican isn’t going to try to sip from a nectar feeder.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Expectations are high in those places, especially in the 979, which just got its first taste of the playoff nectar.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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The town council on Tuesday unanimously approved the establishment of entertainment zones, where people can publicly consume alcoholic beverages, in time for the big game.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add turmeric to your favorite beverage, whether by mixing it into tea, blending it into a smoothie, or incorporating it into your coffee.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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The report found the segments most immune to price increases were fragrance, skin care and wine, while the categories consumers were more prone to substitute were food, home goods and liquor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the Liquor Commissoin recommended the Naperville City Council approve a Class M liquor license for the business so alcohol can be sold during adult cooking classes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her next goal is to create sugar-free mocktails for her restaurants, as GLP-1s can make alcohol less appealing.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the temperature is right, enjoy lunch at the patio bar, where the best of the restaurant and the wine shop converge for a standout meal paired with quality libations.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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While plenty of flashy tropical cocktails anchor the menu, Sumrall’s favorite libation leans more into 1920s excess.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Order a drink while reading a book under a chic and shady cabana.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stirring the coffee with this little guy before brewing evens out the texture throughout the basket for a consistent brew.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before his postgame interview, Love instructed Emmanwori to hold the brew.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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