COCKTAILS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

cocktails

noun

plural of cocktail

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 Make outdoor summer cocktails a little more enjoyable when the bugs show up. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Enjoy delicious slushies and frozen cocktails this summer with this premium slushie maker. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The coastal theme also served as the inspiration for the signature, adults-only cocktails and the kid-friendly snacks and treats. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Doing something new together, even briefly, tends to do more for a relationship than another round of cocktails. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world. — Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 For libations, days are well spent by the swim-up Tlaquepaque Bar and the lobby’s Flora Bar offers inventive cocktails inspired by botanicals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

Noun

Their name may not have the recognition of a Cathy or Cox, but their company Quikrete is the largest producer of concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Paebbl created Rebond 300 to replace up to 30 percent of usual cement in standard mixes without requiring contractors or ready-mix plants to buy a single piece of new equipment.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

Definition of mixes

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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Its design blends industrial and Hollywood glamour, featuring polished concrete floors accented by a striking white acrylic piano.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Mindful Archery blends meditation, breathwork, nature immersion and arrows to help participants release stress and invite change.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of blends

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Broadly speaking, resource discussions often focus on three categories of asteroid — water-rich carbonaceous asteroids, metallic asteroids rich in iron-nickel alloys, and stony asteroids that contain iron, nickel, and magnesium.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

Definition of alloys

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There is also the reality that all public dining is in some fashion immersive, usually requiring varying combinations of engagement, communication and presentation.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
For example, SeniorMatch states that all members must complete photo verification before interacting with others, while other platforms may use different combinations of account verification, profile review, or identity-confirmation tools.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.

— Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018

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