dram

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Recent Examples of dram Hope that one day, someone will have both the means and the mindset to smash it open, pour a dram and share what lies inside. Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 This one is composed of a barrel selection from distillery manager Gordon Wood, and the combination of 74% STR red wine casks, 19% ex-Sherry casks, and 7% ex-Rivesaltes casks has resulted in a dram of fantastic generosity and presence. Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Flaming Heart was named after indie musician M. Ward’s song from his End of Amnesia album released in 2001, by the way, so Compass Box has created a playlist to listen to while sipping a dram that includes this tune. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025 The higher strength provides both enhanced flavor and flexibility for those who enjoy adding water to their dram. Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dram
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Noun
  • The Colorado Rapids, who have made their fair share of splash signings over the past two seasons, are ninth lowest in the league in payroll for their first-team players.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
  • The world’s largest sailing yacht just made a mighty splash in France.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
  • Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Despite this recent glimmer of hope, injected by crypto bull market excitement, overall public companies are struggling.
    Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • But there is a way out of this mess — and a glimmer of hope for Sox fans in the team’s second rebuild since 2017.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Of course, the piano does seem to be at least a little bit haunted by an ’80s pop star named Vision.
    Caroline Carlson June 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
  • The beloved mega rest stop has officially opened its doors at its first Virginia location, bringing a little bit of Texas to the Commonwealth.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Athletes and coaches are loath to admit even a shred of positive in any defeat, let alone in the immediate aftermath, but if ever the moral victory existed, can’t Inter Miami claim some of that even after a 4-0 defeat?
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
  • Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The pair traded holds throughout the second in a high-quality showing, both giving little away.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Then send the littles home and catch the sequel to the ’90s slasher classics with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., who reunite alongside a new generation, including Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline. July 25 49.
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • The Adelphi Hotel, a MICHELIN Key property located in historic downtown Saratoga Springs, is putting the final touches on its $75 million-plus expansion and renovation.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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