variants
or saki
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sake
These individuals may seek a partner due to pressure from their families, or for the sake of having financial or social securities.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
For the sake of all parties, but especially a young lad who has experienced a dramatic rise and fall, this is a move that needs to work.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
In the winter, Aman Rosa Alpina ventures east with Akari, a full Shabu Shabu restaurant serving Japanese hotpot and rare sakes.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
For something lighter, there’s sake and supremely good sushi at Yoshoku, an elegant but rather low-key collection of tables functioning as a Japanese restaurant in the Park Avenue lobby.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
For the sake of all parties, but especially a young lad who has experienced a dramatic rise and fall, this is a move that needs to work.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
In the winter, Aman Rosa Alpina ventures east with Akari, a full Shabu Shabu restaurant serving Japanese hotpot and rare sakes.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
For something lighter, there’s sake and supremely good sushi at Yoshoku, an elegant but rather low-key collection of tables functioning as a Japanese restaurant in the Park Avenue lobby.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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The wine features aromas of citrus and baked apple atop a creamy mousse.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Where to Eat: Rizzi offers upscale Mediterranean dining and a wide range of wines in a relaxed setting.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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Only a limited number of bottles will be available starting July 2025 through Sazerac’s domestic and international distribution partners, as well as at the distillery and via Legacy de Forge, Sazerac’s direct-to-consumer platform powered by Blockbar.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Where? Anyone who visits the Franklin Beer Garden at Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., between 5 and 10 p.m. Thursday, July 24, gets a free beer.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Where to Eat: Try the hotel’s bistro, Petit Plaisir, for seasonal French cuisine, or enjoy local specialties and beer at Gasthof Adler.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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