as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body
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Recent Examples of cocktail
The diner also has a full-service bar that specializes in Cuban classic cocktails like mojitos and Cuba Libres.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Historic hotel Raffles Singapore, the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail, rounded out the top five.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
An invite-only audience of industry voters will attend, with a cocktail reception preceding the panel discussions.
—Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Historic hotel Raffles Singapore, the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail, rounded out the top five.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
An invite-only audience of industry voters will attend, with a cocktail reception preceding the panel discussions.
—Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mixture was especially stuck to the hair from his eyebrows, eyelashes and three-day-old stubble, making its removal a long and painful process that involved Lorne Michaels calling in a plastic surgeon pal.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both are constructed using a mix of cotton and fleece, showcase a similar blue color, and are on sale for only $32 as a pair.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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What names could get in the mix?—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use rich, well-draining soil like standard potting mix or a blend of potting soil, compost, and perlite.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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While other Super Tuscans are practically household names among wine collectors, Ca’Marcanda’s flagship blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Camarcanda (without the apostrophe), seems to fly under the radar.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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This specific corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant alloy is a critical component designated for the construction of next-generation nuclear reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Who just happen to look like an amalgamation of the present-day rock acts Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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This Bryan Bertino thriller is an amalgamation of three separate real-life events.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The grand opening celebration was a vibrant fusion of culture and festivity.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gagliano merged his Bunker Comics label, a catalogue of graphic novels from the Madefire publishing library, into Desert Eclipse – a fusion of comic art and cinematic storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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