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
Settle in for some of the area’s best cocktails before the venue becomes an all-out dance party with a DJ on weekend evenings.
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Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
This is especially true for craft beer, large wine pours, and strong cocktails.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The zero-proof cocktails include the Airplane Mode, which mixes a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, orange, lemon juice and honey, and the Ginger Drit, which has a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, lemon juice, ginger beer and mint.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Food and drink On the seventh floor adjacent to the stylish swimming pool is Group Therapy, the property’s signature restaurant with a culinary program featuring American fare and cocktails.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The exclusive entertainment continues with Disney’s Hercules, a new musical featuring jaw-dropping puppetry, plus two standout adult venues (De Vil’s Piano Lounge and The Sanctum bar) designed for theatrical cocktails long after the kids are in bed.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
In celebration, the pair could be seen quite literally howling at the moon with cocktails in hand — sans pants, of course.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
This is especially true for craft beer, large wine pours, and strong cocktails.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The zero-proof cocktails include the Airplane Mode, which mixes a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, orange, lemon juice and honey, and the Ginger Drit, which has a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, lemon juice, ginger beer and mint.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Food and drink On the seventh floor adjacent to the stylish swimming pool is Group Therapy, the property’s signature restaurant with a culinary program featuring American fare and cocktails.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The exclusive entertainment continues with Disney’s Hercules, a new musical featuring jaw-dropping puppetry, plus two standout adult venues (De Vil’s Piano Lounge and The Sanctum bar) designed for theatrical cocktails long after the kids are in bed.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
In celebration, the pair could be seen quite literally howling at the moon with cocktails in hand — sans pants, of course.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
Noun
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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The company says the system can generate thousands of cocktail combinations, including custom mixes created by users themselves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Celebrate a special occasion or just a fun Friday night with our easy recipes for dips, fondues, meatballs, snack mixes and more party appetizer foods.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 6-foot-2 McDonald blends size, quickness and an excellent feel of the game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ground turkey also comes in different blends, but this is where things can get confusing.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 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
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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
Noun
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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