as in alcohols
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can't order liquor in a bar until you're 21 years old
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Recent Examples of liquors
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Milk Mura, a short stroll from Sushi Dokoro Ichii, offers a whimsical twist on this tradition, serving sets of housemade soft serve alongside a choice of over 100 liquors and liqueurs (2,000 yen) in a storybook interior cluttered with trinkets like dolls and clocks.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Milk Mura, a short stroll from Sushi Dokoro Ichii, offers a whimsical twist on this tradition, serving sets of housemade soft serve alongside a choice of over 100 liquors and liqueurs (2,000 yen) in a storybook interior cluttered with trinkets like dolls and clocks.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquors
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Alternating alcoholic drinks with water can reduce total alcohol consumption, improve hydration and reduce hangover symptoms.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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By the time anyone realized that something was wrong, thousands of bottles had already gone missing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The newspaper also reported that when the boat was recovered the following day, investigators found 61 empty alcohol bottles on board, including an empty champagne bottle.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Some of the rums were aged nearly half a century, and some come from distilleries that are no longer in operation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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These award-winning rums showcase both the diversity and the future trajectory of cane-juice distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Liquors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquors. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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