as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol
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Recent Examples of alcohols
Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The sugar substitutes and sugar alcohols examined in the study were acesulfame-K, aspartame, erythritol, saccharin, sorbitol, tagatose and xylitol, which are both found in certain food products and used as standalone sweeteners.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In one lab study, cilantro leaf extract was found to contain phytonutrients, like fatty alcohols and aldehyde, that exhibited antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Jones just warns anyone who’s got digestive issues like IBS that these do have sugar alcohols, which can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated without fragrance or alcohols, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
While some alcohols, such as fatty alcohols, can be beneficial in skin care, the drying types (like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) are often used in toners, astringents and other products to create a quick-drying effect or to help active ingredients penetrate the skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The sugar substitutes and sugar alcohols examined in the study were acesulfame-K, aspartame, erythritol, saccharin, sorbitol, tagatose and xylitol, which are both found in certain food products and used as standalone sweeteners.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In one lab study, cilantro leaf extract was found to contain phytonutrients, like fatty alcohols and aldehyde, that exhibited antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Jones just warns anyone who’s got digestive issues like IBS that these do have sugar alcohols, which can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s formulated without fragrance or alcohols, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
While some alcohols, such as fatty alcohols, can be beneficial in skin care, the drying types (like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) are often used in toners, astringents and other products to create a quick-drying effect or to help active ingredients penetrate the skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohols
Noun
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a two-hour hop with a wider seat and free drinks can make a noticeable difference in your trip.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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