concoction

noun

kən-ˈkäk-shən How to pronounce concoction (audio)
Definition of concoctionnext
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 Isaac Rousso and his son Joey collaborated with Dallas brewery, Trinity Cider, to create this special concoction. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 The running back room is a good example of how a concoction of elite talent and selflessness has paid dividends. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 For aficionados of foams and flavorings, there’s a seasonal rotation of coffee concoctions such as the Lakeside Daydream, cold brew with a lashing of raspberry syrup and a cloud of pistachio cold foam. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The Unicorn Frappuccino was served at Coachella Music Festival this past April, sparking nostalgia for the color-changing concoction. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concoction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
  1. invention
  2. innovation
  3. creation
  4. product
Noun
  • After the invention of the internal combustion engine in 1885, the auto industry had comprised skilled laborers producing a few bespoke vehicles—affordable only to an upper stratum of society.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many still recognize him as the radar tech from Spaceballs (1987); more still have heard his vocal inventions in Gremlins (1984).
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • The vaccination trials started in the eastern Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele provinces, said Placide Mbala Kingebeni, Africa CDC's director for research, clinical trials and innovation, on Thursday.
    — JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout the conflict, India has sought to position itself as a voice for dialogue while avoiding taking sides, emphasizing themes of resilience, sustainability, cooperation and innovation.
    — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • North Carolina officials voted to end job creation tax incentives for a Charlotte manufacturer after the company failed to meet state hiring requirements and announced plans to close its site.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The strategy outlined the company’s next several years of focus on long-term, sustainable value creation and growth.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of creation
Noun
  • An attendee with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 smartphone at a Samsung Unpacked product launch event in London, UK, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals.
    — Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of product

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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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