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
Other beverages like cocktails and other alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees such as lattes and soda will cost extra.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The restaurant, owned by Toki Masabuchi, features kushikatsu, Japanese curry, and unique chuhai cocktails.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Inspired by English poet Lord Byron, the bar serves cocktails curated by Aman Venice’s head barman and award-winning mixologist Antonio Ferrara.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
It's known for craft cocktails and sake alongside its pan-Asian menu.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Guests can dine poolside with light bites and cocktails from The Grill, while The Lobby Bar & Terrace is the place for nightly cocktails with a view and live music.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Its programs include league play, cocktails and curling events, junior curling and adaptive curling.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
While soju is most often served neat, Yoo’s book also includes ideas for cocktails.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Evening hours will have a speakeasy vibe with cocktails, burgers, salads and sandwiches, including breakfast sandwiches for dinner.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The restaurant, owned by Toki Masabuchi, features kushikatsu, Japanese curry, and unique chuhai cocktails.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Inspired by English poet Lord Byron, the bar serves cocktails curated by Aman Venice’s head barman and award-winning mixologist Antonio Ferrara.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
It's known for craft cocktails and sake alongside its pan-Asian menu.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Guests can dine poolside with light bites and cocktails from The Grill, while The Lobby Bar & Terrace is the place for nightly cocktails with a view and live music.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Its programs include league play, cocktails and curling events, junior curling and adaptive curling.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
While soju is most often served neat, Yoo’s book also includes ideas for cocktails.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Evening hours will have a speakeasy vibe with cocktails, burgers, salads and sandwiches, including breakfast sandwiches for dinner.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
Noun
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Brands like Burt’s Bees have gained an incredible amount of market share in just a few decades, and researchers are exploring new wax-fat-and-oil mixtures, with an eye towards efficacy and sustainability.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Different geographies lend themselves to different solutions and energy mixes.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The shelter said the 11-year-old pups are shepherd mixes who weigh about 60 pounds.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tencel and modal blends are trending for Royo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Varying gas amounts and altitudes create blends like pink, purple and white.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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It was also equipped with the £7,210 ($9,721) 'Naim for Bentley’ audio system, a £3,215 ($4,334) Mulliner interior, the £2,000 ($2,696) dark chrome pack and £3,300 ($4,448) 22-inch alloys, all of which pushed the price to £244,100 ($329,053).—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their experiments showed that certain combinations – like a benign image paired with a harmful question – could slip past the model’s safety filters.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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