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
The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
An unmarked alley will lead you to Liquid Diet, a mad scientist’s lab of a bar specializing in unusual concoctions like a bell pepper martini ($18) that perfectly captures the raw vegetable’s savory kick.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Their expansive beverage options include ready-to-drink rum punch cocktails, in-house coffee liqueurs for espresso martini lovers and seasonal beer concoctions.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Others sipped drinks, with many opting for adult concoctions on the day of celebration rather than the usual morning coffee.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The bars and restaurants emanate cool, with the lower level bar featuring concoctions that are downright fun.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
An unmarked alley will lead you to Liquid Diet, a mad scientist’s lab of a bar specializing in unusual concoctions like a bell pepper martini ($18) that perfectly captures the raw vegetable’s savory kick.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Their expansive beverage options include ready-to-drink rum punch cocktails, in-house coffee liqueurs for espresso martini lovers and seasonal beer concoctions.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Others sipped drinks, with many opting for adult concoctions on the day of celebration rather than the usual morning coffee.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The bars and restaurants emanate cool, with the lower level bar featuring concoctions that are downright fun.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoctions
Noun
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Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bill would allow the state to recoup a portion of licensing and royalty fees from inventions and technologies developed with research dollars.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bathroom Spiff up showers and make sinks sparkle with these innovations that make the bathroom less of a cleaning chore.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Two rounds of unfortunate renovations have destroyed many of that building’s formal innovations.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concoctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoctions. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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