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Recent Examples of brandy
Evil Kirk is a frightening, primal menace, skulking around the corridors like a feral beast, chugging brandy and assaulting Yeoman Rand with no conscience.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In addition to the missing documents, the report noted an incident on May 13, 2024 when Aguto drank two 500 ml bottles of Chacha, a Georgian brandy containing 40-50% alcohol, during a military event while on a nine-day trip to Ukraine.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In addition to the missing documents, the report noted an incident on May 13, 2024 when Aguto drank two 500 ml bottles of Chacha, a Georgian brandy containing 40-50% alcohol, during a military event while on a nine-day trip to Ukraine.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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There’s also a cigar lounge, with lockers for guests’ private whisky bottles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a reminder, hazmat means that the whiskey is bottled at more than 140 proof, which the FAA has deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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His current favorite is the Pollock and Casper, the restaurant’s Gemini cocktail, a split base of gin and duck fat washed vodka, finished with saffron oil, designed to capture the duality the sign is known for.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the signature spicy rigatoni vodka is on the menu, though the gargantuan melt-in-the-mouth meatballs are not to be missed either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The front room reads like an elegant chocolate shop—glass cases lined with glossy bonbons filled with citrusy orange-blossom gin or the caramel warmth of an old-fashioned.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Out the front there’s a garden designed by Peter Korn for a dry climate, as water is in scarce supply here; and the back reveals an outdoor patio and bar with low-slung sofas on which to sip raspberry gin cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can stay in the heart of downtown in the lovely, classic rooms of Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (with a delicious daily continental breakfast and a complimentary afternoon wine hour) or, just a block away, at the upscale Hotel Healdsburg.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dovetail is tequila with maraschino liqueur, grapefruit and lime juices, and a couple dashes of Peychaud’s bitters, shaken and served up.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Having built a net worth north of $80 million thanks to a sprawling business portfolio—including a luxury tequila brand Casa Del Sol, the media company Hyphenate Media Group, a stake in women’s soccer team Angel City FC, and an early investment in the multibillion-dollar John Wick franchise.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Apr. 2024
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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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