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
Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea.
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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
Try brick-oven pizza at Domenica or cocktails at Surreal Bar.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The restaurant works closely with area farmers and serves fresh, seasonal fare in an intimate setting with a focus on non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as wine.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The kit makes eight, four-ounce cocktails.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
During the cocktails, the Costume Institute’s curator in charge Andrew Bolton chatted about how the Friends of the Costume Institute has developed, since starting out as a core group of five or so in 2002.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Cannabis cocktails have changed my life.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, October 20, some of this year’s most influential names in the business gathered at Casadonna Miami for specialty cocktails, mingling, and tributes to this year’s honorees as part of Billboard Latin Music Week.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Try brick-oven pizza at Domenica or cocktails at Surreal Bar.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The restaurant works closely with area farmers and serves fresh, seasonal fare in an intimate setting with a focus on non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as wine.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The kit makes eight, four-ounce cocktails.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
During the cocktails, the Costume Institute’s curator in charge Andrew Bolton chatted about how the Friends of the Costume Institute has developed, since starting out as a core group of five or so in 2002.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Cannabis cocktails have changed my life.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, October 20, some of this year’s most influential names in the business gathered at Casadonna Miami for specialty cocktails, mingling, and tributes to this year’s honorees as part of Billboard Latin Music Week.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
Noun
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
10 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
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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 12 Nov. 2025.
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