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
Starting Monday, May 18, customers can enjoy contemporary American fare over craft cocktails and more at veteran restaurateur Paul Manley’s new eatery in the heart of uptown.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Plus, the Red Sea cocktail is named after the Chiefs’ fandom, which is referred to by the same name, because of the crowds of red jerseys.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
And yet so many fans and media are some cocktail of shocked and outraged over tickets to a World Cup being high, or the travel cost to get here being a lot, or local hotels and public transportation jacking their prices.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Plus, the Red Sea cocktail is named after the Chiefs’ fandom, which is referred to by the same name, because of the crowds of red jerseys.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
And yet so many fans and media are some cocktail of shocked and outraged over tickets to a World Cup being high, or the travel cost to get here being a lot, or local hotels and public transportation jacking their prices.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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To prepare it, dissolve two teaspoons of matcha in ¼ cup cold water, then pour the mixture over two scoops of vanilla ice cream.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Quickly smash butter into flour mixture with your fingers, working until largest pieces are about the size of a pea.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Overall, the cast is a mix of ballroom and Broadway, with Tony Award winner André De Shields in the role of Old Deuteronomy, the final judge of the ball.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Through a partnership with Kempinski Hotels, which provides the management and daily operations, the result is a pleasant blend of international and Chinese service that really stands out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its distinctive rectangular case and dial are crafted from 750 honey gold, the brand’s proprietary alloy.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The blowout was a combination of the Pistons’ offensive deficiencies catching up with them their defensive intensity disappearing.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Over at Soukana restaurant, Vietnamese head chef Hoai Nguyen presides over an Asian-fusion menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This is not fusion, but testament to the world as one big town, as perhaps only a third-culture kid — with Filipino and Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry, and a girlhood spent in the Deep South — would know.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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