LUSHES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

lushes

noun

plural of lush

as in alcoholics

a person who makes a habit of getting drunk she accused him of being a lush and a spendthrift

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as in liquors

slang a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk you guys can drink if you want, but I'm laying off the lush

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nonintoxicants

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Recent Examples of lushes Old school lushes and anyone who enjoys a tipple will love Hotel De' Ricci. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lushes

Noun

The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

Definition of alcoholics

Noun

Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.

— Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026

Definition of alcohols

Noun

Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
When he was arrested later that day, police found five empty bottles of beer in his car.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

The three will open Terruño Ancestral Spirits in the LoDo space later this month, showcasing spirits from their native Mexico along with traditional dishes beyond the Tex-Mex style that has become commonplace in the states.

— Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike many other spirits, gin allows each botanical to play a defining role in the final profile.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026