as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirits
AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The Scottish actor, best known for his role as the dashing Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, showcases his love of storytelling and entertaining with drinks that balance heritage and modern tastes in his new spirits guide The Cocktail Diaries.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
After working in spirits for 15 years and helping guests navigate the bourbon trail like a local for more than 10 years, Smith has discovered that there are a handful of bourbon trail mistakes that are all too common, yet easy to avoid.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Beer, mezcal, tequila, and other spirits appear on the menu as distillation techniques introduced in the Colonial period through independence, revolution, and ending with 21st-century techniques like clarification and washing.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Guests can enjoy a private restaurant, adults-only pool deck and the cruise line’s Princess Premier package, which includes specialty dining, premium spirits and wine and shore excursion credit, among other perks.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Finding Humor Amid Frustration Despite the setback, August has found ways to keep her spirits up.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
As for spirits, look to beverage director Bryan Schneider’s creations, which include several Margaritas (including one with Mijenta Blanco, blood orange, and serrano spicy tincture) as well as a Tajin Martini and a Neon Negroni.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
The season ends with everyone in good spirits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The Scottish actor, best known for his role as the dashing Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, showcases his love of storytelling and entertaining with drinks that balance heritage and modern tastes in his new spirits guide The Cocktail Diaries.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
After working in spirits for 15 years and helping guests navigate the bourbon trail like a local for more than 10 years, Smith has discovered that there are a handful of bourbon trail mistakes that are all too common, yet easy to avoid.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Beer, mezcal, tequila, and other spirits appear on the menu as distillation techniques introduced in the Colonial period through independence, revolution, and ending with 21st-century techniques like clarification and washing.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Guests can enjoy a private restaurant, adults-only pool deck and the cruise line’s Princess Premier package, which includes specialty dining, premium spirits and wine and shore excursion credit, among other perks.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Finding Humor Amid Frustration Despite the setback, August has found ways to keep her spirits up.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
As for spirits, look to beverage director Bryan Schneider’s creations, which include several Margaritas (including one with Mijenta Blanco, blood orange, and serrano spicy tincture) as well as a Tajin Martini and a Neon Negroni.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
The season ends with everyone in good spirits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In April, Officer Stephen Brown was charged with a DWI and is accused of driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit in York County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the jury sufficiently moved by accounts of his birth mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, his small brain or other factors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human cravings for booze may have deep evolutionary roots, a new study has shown.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Herbsnleaf sells edibles, vapes, drinks, capsules and oils, all designed to deliver the benefits of CBD in treating chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Dutch audience – blinded to who had received which drink – ultimately judged the alcohol group more fluent, most likely because mild alcohol reduces anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Future of Money Is on the Line The battle over stablecoin yields captures a broader struggle over the future of finance.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bourbon, rum, or cognac can be added to the frosting for even more depth.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The robot also impresses with multilingual communication skills, guiding visitors in different languages.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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What impresses about Santos is what has been lacking from Vines.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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