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
Plus, Howl at the Moon will offer Swiftie sips, such as the Lucky One Miss Peaches Seltzer, Through the Orange Door jello shots, a TS12 shot, and That’s Showbiz cocktails and drink buckets.
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Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Drinks include Explorium and Good City brews, wine, cocktails and NA offerings, like spirit-free cocktails.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lively initially launched her Betty Buzz brand in 2021 with sparkling mixers, later expanding into tequila and bourbon canned cocktails under Betty Booze in 2023.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
They are known for serving boozy frozen cocktails in an environment that encourages guests to socialize and stay a while.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Also new at the market is the Boat Bar, a centerpiece that features a spritz menu (a great drink for these still-warm days) and signature cocktails.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
If the hotel’s outdoor pools have a cool, youthful vibe (think DJ beats and poolside paloma cocktails), the spa’s vast heated indoor pool is all about serenity.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Another standout is the Nina style, defined by a curved wedge in gradient colors that recall sunset hues and summer cocktails.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Drinks include Explorium and Good City brews, wine, cocktails and NA offerings, like spirit-free cocktails.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lively initially launched her Betty Buzz brand in 2021 with sparkling mixers, later expanding into tequila and bourbon canned cocktails under Betty Booze in 2023.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
They are known for serving boozy frozen cocktails in an environment that encourages guests to socialize and stay a while.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Also new at the market is the Boat Bar, a centerpiece that features a spritz menu (a great drink for these still-warm days) and signature cocktails.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
If the hotel’s outdoor pools have a cool, youthful vibe (think DJ beats and poolside paloma cocktails), the spa’s vast heated indoor pool is all about serenity.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Another standout is the Nina style, defined by a curved wedge in gradient colors that recall sunset hues and summer cocktails.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
Noun
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All three of the little dogs, Labrador and golden retriever mixes named Niagara, Rhubarb, and Pauley, are service dogs in training with Canine Companions.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kids can also expand their repertoire with assorted refill mixes of pizza and sprinkle brownies, sold separately.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The result was the appearance of three distinct hybrid quantum states known as phonon-polaritons, the new blends of vibration and light.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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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
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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Move pillows to a new location, transition covers to reflect the change in seasons, try new throw blanket and pillow combinations, swap curtains from two different rooms—so many possibilities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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After hours of experimenting with countless flavor syrup combinations, the family developed a solid set of flights and rotating specialties.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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