as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
aqua vitae has been part of human culture since ancient times
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Noun
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Powell gave up alcohol during filming.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025 -
The outlets added that Flores is on probation from a 2023 conviction involving a gun and DUI, which bars him from possessing firearms or drinking alcohol.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Matthew and Camila, who co-founded the Pantalones Organic Tequila brand, partnered with Princess back in October 2024 to bring their liquor on board the company’s fleet.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moonshine While moonshine may have bootlegging roots, the perfectly legal formula that exists today can be found at liquor stores and distilleries across the South.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the Typewrite Brunch 'n' Bowl, there will be brunch and drinks, typewriters to try out, free open bowling, a mechanical keyboard meetup and live music performed by Bitch Creek and Microplastique.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once prized in ancient Persia, pistachios are now showing up in everything from chocolate bars to coffee drinks.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question, delivered via pay phone, is an old security prompt, and Bob, with a memory fried by pot and booze, cannot remember the answer.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This backpack already comes with two zippered pouches that are perfect for holding refillable toiletry bottles, makeup, and hair accessories.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Market Wines will donate $1 for every glass and every bottle of rosé sold.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beer and a glass of Turkish coffee with rum.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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These days, options abound in terms of flavors, ranging from niche picks like mint chocolate chip and rum raisin to traditional chocolate and strawberry.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Aqua vitae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqua%20vitae. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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