as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
So Rachel doesn’t drink the magical concoction.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
And every six weeks, my friend visits a professional who snaps on a pair of plastic gloves, mixes up a strong chemical concoction personalized especially for her, and spreads it all over her scalp.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This cream contains a concoction of hair butters, such as shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuacu, plus hydrators, such as aloe vera, avocado and sweet almond oil.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
And every six weeks, my friend visits a professional who snaps on a pair of plastic gloves, mixes up a strong chemical concoction personalized especially for her, and spreads it all over her scalp.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This cream contains a concoction of hair butters, such as shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuacu, plus hydrators, such as aloe vera, avocado and sweet almond oil.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
Noun
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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His invention was modestly successful, acquired by Monsanto but ultimately rejected by the public for its subpar taste.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McRae was deeply involved in economic development and improvements in education and developed a national reputation for innovation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your company values innovation, hire people who challenge ideas and push for creative solutions — not just those who agree with everything.—
Karla Vallecillo,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Labor groups have continued to voice support for these projects, pointing to job creation.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Atelier des Établisseurs debuts with three distinct creations, each exploring a different dimension of craft and design.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples in 2021 and since then extended the import ban to products as varied as the grouper fish, squid, tuna and other fruits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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