as in mixtures
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 cocktails
Developed in only nine months, the range comprises four scents created by French noses and aimed at targeting Gen Z customers with their catchy names nodding to cocktails and sweet-spot price positioning.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Tom's Watch Bar's menu includes popular food such as burgers and chicken wings, beer on tap or in a can, and signature cocktails.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The company, which has locations in Grand Haven and Grand Rapids, makes a variety of vodkas, whiskeys and brandies, liqueurs and canned cocktails.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the evening, the rooftop Art Bar came alive with DJs, creative cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere that catered to generations both young and old.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Guests who board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, are probably anticipating thrilling slides, Broadway-level shows, and delicious cocktails from more than 20 different on-board bars.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Voluntourism opportunities abound, which makes those end-of-day cocktails by the sea even more satisfying.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors played video clips in court that showed Molotov cocktails going off and a figure inside and outside the residence.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Modern’s intimate bar and restaurant lures both locals and travelers with high-quality cocktails and food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Tom's Watch Bar's menu includes popular food such as burgers and chicken wings, beer on tap or in a can, and signature cocktails.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The company, which has locations in Grand Haven and Grand Rapids, makes a variety of vodkas, whiskeys and brandies, liqueurs and canned cocktails.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the evening, the rooftop Art Bar came alive with DJs, creative cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere that catered to generations both young and old.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Guests who board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, are probably anticipating thrilling slides, Broadway-level shows, and delicious cocktails from more than 20 different on-board bars.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Voluntourism opportunities abound, which makes those end-of-day cocktails by the sea even more satisfying.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors played video clips in court that showed Molotov cocktails going off and a figure inside and outside the residence.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Modern’s intimate bar and restaurant lures both locals and travelers with high-quality cocktails and food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kerbey Lane also sells its pancake mixes at HEB and Costco.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gausman throws his fastball 54% of the time, his splitter 38% of the time and mixes in an occasional slider.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The game blends strategy, resource negotiation, and world-building.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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American Airlines is partnering with Lavazza to serve its premium coffee blends.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, researchers have evaluated only a few thousand of the millions of possible metallic-glass alloys in five decades.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Skims’s $32 Faux Hair Micro String Thong launched (and immediately sold out) last week, available in 12 different hair-color and skin-tone combinations, and two hair types.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her Mediterranean roots and love for natural forms inspire her distinctive aesthetic and flavor combinations.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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