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Recent Examples of nectar
Lovebugs are vegetarians who feed on pollen and nectar and lack the speed, the jaws and grasping legs to catch and slaughter a mosquito.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The sauce uses ripe red chili peppers, black truffle oil and organic agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Miller moths, or adult army cutworms, migrate to the mountains every spring in search of flowers for nectar.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, mate and die off quickly, one expert told USA TODAY, but female mosquitoes — the ones that bite — can live upwards of four weeks when temperatures are ideal.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Apr. 2026
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The sauce uses ripe red chili peppers, black truffle oil and organic agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Miller moths, or adult army cutworms, migrate to the mountains every spring in search of flowers for nectar.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, mate and die off quickly, one expert told USA TODAY, but female mosquitoes — the ones that bite — can live upwards of four weeks when temperatures are ideal.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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After 13 years overseeing the food and beverage program at the hotel, Thierry Marx moved on last year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Dunkin' National Donut Day offer Dunkin' customers can get a free donut with any beverage purchase.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But people more commonly associate sports with beer, Nesin said, so the World Cup will be a bigger boost to their business than liquor.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out early Monday at a bar and liquor store in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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What's more is that the cocktail can be prepped alcohol-free.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Bellman Michael Christensen pointed out don’t-miss in-room amenities and area highlights upon arrival, while bartender Esteban Lira was quick to recommend his favorite libations and accommodate any modification at The Pony Room bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Gelato from nearby Insomnia cafe and sips of iced libations fueled the audience on the breezy patio.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 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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The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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During the main competition, presented by the Flair Bartending Association, participants must make five cocktails in six minutes, including one original drink and a Spanish Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, cognac, sour mix and simple syrup, topped with Coke.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty Images The tank was designed to hold 900,000 gallons of a hazardous chemical known as white liquor, a chemical brew that contains sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and disodium carbonate and is used in the paper-pulping process, officials have said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Also, BrewID recognizes your K-Cup pod and then customizes the brew.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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