as in invention
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 recipe incorporates the classic French flavors of Pernod liquor and orgeat syrup in a bright gold concoction reminiscent of the pavilion’s floral accents.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Starbucks is known for viral drink concoctions.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
The crunchy toppings and crispy cone are great, but the cones are filled with a pillowy, sweet concoction that bears little resemblance to ice cream.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Similarly, geologist Charlie’s vodka and watermelon juice concoction in episode 4 does not factor into the count.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concoction
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Starbucks is known for viral drink concoctions.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
The crunchy toppings and crispy cone are great, but the cones are filled with a pillowy, sweet concoction that bears little resemblance to ice cream.
—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Similarly, geologist Charlie’s vodka and watermelon juice concoction in episode 4 does not factor into the count.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concoction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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Basically, Larry went through world history, dumping on every great invention.
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The South Asian diaspora witnessed a wave of musical innovation in the early 1980s, producing a number of records that would go on to earn landmark status.
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This innovation promises genuine improvement for golfers of all skill levels, offering a tangible advantage on the greens.
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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.
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Rather than simply changing how people communicate, access information, or complete transactions, AI increasingly contributes to analysis, synthesis, content creation, decision support, and problem solving.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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