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 barely-there shoes, which seemed to be heeled, elevated the capris without pushing the outfit into traditional cocktail dressing.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
Don’t miss the cocktails, built around mezcal and other Latin American spirits, with a perfect Michelada included.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
There’s no question that this unfortunate cocktail of corruption, inefficiency, and simple incompetence is holding the country back.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
Don’t miss the cocktails, built around mezcal and other Latin American spirits, with a perfect Michelada included.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
There’s no question that this unfortunate cocktail of corruption, inefficiency, and simple incompetence is holding the country back.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Pat the squash dry and add it to the bowl with the pepper-corn mixture.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Removing Stains From Your Refrigerator For stains and buildup that don’t wipe away easily, combine a mixture of equal parts vinegar and baking soda to create a paste.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The result is an eclectic main competition mix that ranges from surrealist biopics from China to Moroccan eco-dramas and German absurdist comedies.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The bottom line is Smith’s world-class short-game can keep him in the mix at any course, and 130-to-1-ish is too good to pass up on a guy who is a major winner and playing well.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine, blends yoga, group fitness and massage with sailing, water sports, fishing and golf, plus dedicated activities for kids and teens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Breathable and wrinkle-resistant, thanks to their blend of cotton and elastine, they are structured enough to fit in for work, cocktails, or the back nine alike.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Eversolo Play is housed in a CNC case made from a tough aluminum alloy.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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There’s so many things happening at the same time, which is appropriate for a character that’s lived over 200 years and is an amalgamation of everybody else’s perception of him.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The book is not quite a novel and not quite nonfiction, but rather an amalgamation of stories that come from both real history and Yamashita’s imagination, playing with fonts and typesetting and incorporating oral history and occasional verse.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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After a first round where Steve Garcia seemed to land more punches and Lopes looked hesitant, Lopes won the bout in the second round by knockout, with a furious combination of punches, starting with a right and left hand to Garcia's face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Singapore Changi Airport took the overall top spot for the best airport to spend a layover in thanks to its combination of top-notch sleepability, robust dining options, and strong facilities.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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International competition is fierce, and the nation’s future success is tied to winning global races in artificial intelligence, quantum [technology], fusion energy, advanced nuclear energy and critical minerals.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Soy Cowboy is offering more than their normal Asian-fusion menu with dishes like fish and chips or yager pork Schnitzel.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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