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
Other standouts include the raspberry lychee martini, an expansive rosé selection, curated sake and spirit-free cocktails.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And late-night cocktails, along with music supplied by a DJ, were always on the menu.
—Connie Ogle
may 21, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026
Denver is shaking and stirring up some seriously good cocktails — and catching national attention along the way.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
Both cocktails are included in the happy hour menu (available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily), offering 50% off cocktails, spirits, select wines by the glass and items on the oyster menu.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And late-night cocktails, along with music supplied by a DJ, were always on the menu.
—Connie Ogle
may 21, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026
Denver is shaking and stirring up some seriously good cocktails — and catching national attention along the way.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
Both cocktails are included in the happy hour menu (available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily), offering 50% off cocktails, spirits, select wines by the glass and items on the oyster menu.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
Noun
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Packed with apples, chocolate-nougat candy bars, and a pudding mixture to bind it all together, this salad is actually a clever dessert in disguise.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Local models expand At Computex, the companies demonstrated a local chat interface running a mixture-of-experts model that would normally exceed the available system memory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There was free Wi-Fi of course and a nice mix of books on the shelves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The affordable three-pack, which is made of a soft polyester and spandex blend, is available in black, white and charcoal.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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 emerald oasis, reachable by boat, helicopter tour, or strenuous trek, is an amalgam of steep cliffs and verdant valleys spilling out to the cerulean sea.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The platinum and nickel atoms were initially evenly mixed and formed a conventional alloy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Look, most of the time social media is just an amalgamation of AI slop, influencers begging for attention and people fighting over nonsense.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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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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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Many scenes involved a combination of practical stunts and effects that were added in post-production, which meant that intense preparation and frequent communication were non-negotiable necessities.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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Côté à Costa, a French-Mediterranean fusion, is a favorite and has over 200 wines from around the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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All the hallmarks of his fusions are present—some gospel here, some guitars there, enough rap samples from across regions to make any blog nerd proud—but his pet sound this cycle is harsh electronic music.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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