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 The popularity of the Honey Deuce is still rising with several signature cocktails associated with the biggest spectacles in sports. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Food, beer, wine and cocktails are available for purchase during Science Night Live. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 The New York bar quickly became a hot spot known for its creative cocktails, particularly those infused with rum. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The Molotov cocktails that English brought to the Capitol appeared to be incapable of igniting, the judge noted. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Every Thursday night, London filmgoers will be invited to start their evening with a 63-minute happy hour, showcasing a menu of Singani 63 cocktails. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Enjoy southern foods and craft cocktails available for purchase. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 The Living Room hosts nightly live music alongside cocktails in a space that pays homage to the Golden Age glamour of New York. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 After an evening of nibbles and cocktails—and with a pedometer that clocked over 20,000 steps—Lova was ready to turn in for the night. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
  1. mixtures
  2. mixes
  3. blends
  4. alloys
  5. amalgams
  6. combinations
  7. amalgamations
Noun
  • When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add marinades or herb mixtures to the salmon two hours or less before cooking.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Noun
  • Other recalled food items include specific granola, soup kits, salad dressing, spice mixes, and sourdough bread.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, Target has added roughly 4,600 new food items — including probiotic coconut yogurt, mini rice cakes drizzled with chocolate and frozen sour candy mixes — and more than 60 new brands during the second quarter.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes
Noun
  • Its original shade—touted as the top-selling one in the US—blends yellow, blue, and red pigments for a result that seems to magically adapt to every skin tone.
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories The music in the film blends influences from the 1980s and ’90s, particularly drawing inspiration from Filipino and Filipino-American musical culture.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These exotic forms of metal alloys are not as regular as crystals, but not amorphous like glass, which gives them unusual properties.
    — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of alloys
Noun
  • Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of amalgams
Noun
  • All three combinations would help improve United’s defensive discipline.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Chains like Swig pioneered the model in the early 2010s, building menus around endless flavor combinations and signature creamy add-ins.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of combinations
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of amalgamations

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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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