as in inventions
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 concoctions
At Bar Margot, the lobby’s quirky cocktail lounge, expect creative concoctions like the Southern Paradise with gin, chinola, banana-oat-vanilla syrup and a meringue topper.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The French had long prohibited the use of poisons as unfamiliar plants or concoctions were often understood to be at the time, and traditional healing practices were likewise restricted or banned.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Celebrating Maximalist Mixology Even though people may be drinking earlier in the day, the party vibes are still going strong, with glamorous cocktails and over-the-top concoctions on the rise.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Transform your favorite sip into an eye-catching holiday treat with these creative concoctions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Coned Pizza’s cheesy concoctions will still be sold at sports events, festivals and beyond.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Christmas punch bowls of my Southern childhood were filled with all sorts of delicious concoctions.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Perry’s also serves coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cakes, muffins, and original concoctions like peanut butter fresh cream and chocolate Long Johns.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
For decades, tangy, creamy and inventive concoctions defined the American salad bowl.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The French had long prohibited the use of poisons as unfamiliar plants or concoctions were often understood to be at the time, and traditional healing practices were likewise restricted or banned.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Celebrating Maximalist Mixology Even though people may be drinking earlier in the day, the party vibes are still going strong, with glamorous cocktails and over-the-top concoctions on the rise.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Transform your favorite sip into an eye-catching holiday treat with these creative concoctions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Coned Pizza’s cheesy concoctions will still be sold at sports events, festivals and beyond.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Christmas punch bowls of my Southern childhood were filled with all sorts of delicious concoctions.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Perry’s also serves coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cakes, muffins, and original concoctions like peanut butter fresh cream and chocolate Long Johns.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
For decades, tangy, creamy and inventive concoctions defined the American salad bowl.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoctions
Noun
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The printing press, clocks, muskets — all these inventions changed humankind forever.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As supply chains evolve and demands change, plant and factory managers are encouraged to adapt, with technological innovations continually elevating operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The industry can’t innovate if the brands don’t invest in those innovations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Concoctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoctions. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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