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’s a version for children that is served with hot chocolate and marshmallows, while adults can enjoy three speciality cocktails, such as the Witches Brew, Mystic Orb and Enchanting Hat, or a choice of Champagne and artisanal teas.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
There will be a red carpet, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, art installations, live performances, DJ sets and a dance party.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The antivenom cocktail, described in a study published this month in the journal Cell, is still not ready for human testing.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
But first and foremost, this is a bar and the star of the show is the cocktails, overseen by Yann Bouvignies, who helped make Scarfes at Rosewood London into an award-winning institution.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
There will be a red carpet, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, art installations, live performances, DJ sets and a dance party.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The antivenom cocktail, described in a study published this month in the journal Cell, is still not ready for human testing.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
But first and foremost, this is a bar and the star of the show is the cocktails, overseen by Yann Bouvignies, who helped make Scarfes at Rosewood London into an award-winning institution.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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Parton, who has partnered with Conagra Brands before, also has a line of baking mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Cattle dog mix Age: 4 years old Say hello to Orchid, a gorgeous girl with a sleek black coat, bright white accents, and a speckled belly that’s just begging for rubs.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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In an age of runaway AI, Palantir’s blend of realpolitik and moral restraint may be less of an anomaly and more of a preview.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The hosts also talk about the Fanatics Games, a blend of Pros vs. Joes and MrBeast’s YouTube channel; the good (big ratings) and bad (social race-baiting) about the WNBA‘s opening weekend; and the sale of LiveBarn, the youth sports streaming platform whose backers include Susquehanna and Ares.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The key to Coachella fashion is an amalgamation of trends culminating together in one place.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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To Hagar, the dream wasn’t merely an amalgamation of Eddie Van Halen memories seeping out of his subconsciousness.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.—
Samuel Indyk,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Hudson said Wednesday in his letter to Gilmore and Eaves that the decline compared with fiscal 2024 is expected largely due to a combination of two factors.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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That is, a fusion reaction that fuses a hydrogen nucleus and a boron-11 atom instead of two atoms of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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The Slow Roasted Eggplant — happily still available this month — was a surprise on a Korean fusion menu.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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