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Recent Examples of nectar
Homeowners and renters can plant nectar plants, trees and shrubs to create monarch habitat in their yards.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Obviously a hummingbird isn’t going to try to eat a walnut, and a pelican isn’t going to try to sip from a nectar feeder.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Expectations are high in those places, especially in the 979, which just got its first taste of the playoff nectar.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Obviously a hummingbird isn’t going to try to eat a walnut, and a pelican isn’t going to try to sip from a nectar feeder.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Expectations are high in those places, especially in the 979, which just got its first taste of the playoff nectar.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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The town council on Tuesday unanimously approved the establishment of entertainment zones, where people can publicly consume alcoholic beverages, in time for the big game.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add turmeric to your favorite beverage, whether by mixing it into tea, blending it into a smoothie, or incorporating it into your coffee.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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The participants reported their average weekly intake of beer, wine and liquor intake during four age periods — 18 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 54, and 55 and older.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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This diet prioritizes eating vegetables, fruits, beans, olive oil, nuts and fish, and limits consuming meat and dairy with moderate consumption of alcohol.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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An autopsy report on the driver of a gasoline tanker truck that smashed into a light rail abutment along Yale Avenue in Denver on Thanksgiving shows the driver had alcohol and methamphetamine in his system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the olden days, celebs would wear sunglasses inside the show — more to hide their clear enjoyment of the libations than to look cool.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Closing off a superfluous doorway, Ashley centered the entertaining space around a custom built-in inspired by an antique library hutch, which features a wet bar and storage for everything from libations and glassware to toys.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dining The Pennsylvanian features a Corridor Cafe, where travelers can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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The floating objects, trance communications, phantom touches, miraculous healings, and poltergeist writings that followed in the five decades after Mona’s death were attributed to her and a pantheon of other notable spirits, including Black Elk.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Order a drink while reading a book under a chic and shady cabana.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Years later, his son Wyatt decided to study to become a brew master.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chickpeas and Swiss chard hang on to their texture in the brew, but use whichever white beans and hearty greens speak to you.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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