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
There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Tee Pee Drive-In, also near Tulsa, has been lovingly restored by new owners, who added a chrome concession truck serving foot-long corn dogs and strawberry-blonde cocktails.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for eight to 10 seconds, then either strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass or strain into a coupe or cocktails glass, up.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Tee Pee Drive-In, also near Tulsa, has been lovingly restored by new owners, who added a chrome concession truck serving foot-long corn dogs and strawberry-blonde cocktails.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for eight to 10 seconds, then either strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass or strain into a coupe or cocktails glass, up.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Some attractions tap into that mixture, offering entertainment alongside education.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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When layered with a smooth mixture of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, as well as traditional ladyfinger biscottis, the tartness really sings.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Knee-high boots and skinny jeans remain an absolute power duo that can deliver the perfect mix of chic and cool.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That blend of formal and informal science made the confirmation possible.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dramedy, shot with a skeleton crew of only 10 people, blends narrative and documentary styles to follow its title character through a day of red tape, cultural identity and survival through laughter.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enter Celine Song’s 2025 film Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a kind of Charlotte Lucas/Emma Woodhouse amalgam in Austenian terms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, her creation is an amalgam of disparate concepts, brought together in defiance of storytelling logic (and the opinions of test-screen audiences).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 18-inch black alloy wheels and black roof spoiler lend the Carbon Edition a subtle athletic stance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The combination of a weak economy and high inflation is a worst-case scenario for investors because the Federal Reserve has no good tool to fix both problems at the same time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today’s fusion of private wealth and political power stems in part from a half-century of what many view as misguided Supreme Court decisions.—
Daniel Weiner,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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For its grand opening party on March 14, this fusion of Southern joy, community, and crispy chicken will offer a free sandwich or nugs to the first 100 customers.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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