as in drug
a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
a potion that is supposed to improve health The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess. medical potions sleeping potions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of potion
The Eleusinian Mysteries, the annual rite honoring Demeter that was performed in Greece for nearly two thousand years, climaxed with the consumption of a potion called the kykeon, which was said to give participants visions of the afterlife and enable them to commune with their ancestors.
—
Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Their body parts, and especially their head, are used in potions or as charms to predict the future.
—Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Scents on offer include juicy mango, love potion, fresh cotton and sea salt, and thunderstorm.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potion
Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Their body parts, and especially their head, are used in potions or as charms to predict the future.
—Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Scents on offer include juicy mango, love potion, fresh cotton and sea salt, and thunderstorm.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
-
Other dangers loom as well, including reductions in disproportionate share hospital payments for safety-net hospitals, declines in medicare reimbursements, and changes in drug pricing that could negatively impact hospitals.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
-
Although bonded by blood, their approach to the drug game is different: Meech is rambunctious, while Terry is more prudent.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
Innovent Biologics gained +14% after the first phase of a trial of its new obesity medication.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
-
The article says that Harket has been dealing with the condition through medication and through advanced brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Vitale, who is planning a career in medicine, received the award in New Hampshire with former Chargers coach Chris Pincince, who was let go in May after the move to Division I, there in support.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
-
David Geier, who has no medical or scientific background and holds only a bachelor's degree, was disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
If Zeigler could play a fifth season as a grad student, other players in his position could seek the same remedy, which would mean some incoming freshmen or incoming transfers lose their roster spots.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
-
However, experts pointed to potential remedies—some easy, others not—that could limit the exposure to workplace stress to the benefit of employees and employers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
-
The more specialized cooperation in the development of moon-shot style cures, the quicker the arrival at the cure.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
Erewhon expects the health department back this afternoon and hopes to reopen its tonic bar promptly.—
Mimi Dwyer,
Curbed,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Then choose a tonic style from among several options, and then finally the décor and flavor enhancements.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Last fall, a federal jury found Thompson, of Brooklyn Park, guilty of federal drug and weapons charges connected with the crash; more than 2,000 fentanyl pills and a Glock 40 semiautomatic handgun were found inside the Cadillac after the crash.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
-
While the use of these strips can reduce overdose risk, know that just because one pill in the supply doesn’t contain fentanyl doesn’t mean that others all don’t.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share