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Recent Examples of nectar
Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Each guest is given a stick with nectar to help get close to the delicate insects.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Serviceberries bloom early in spring with white, pink, or yellow blossoms, providing ample sources of nectar for pollinators.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
Organically rich soils are better growing conditions for plants that can do things like produce nectar for pollinators, produce acorns for squirrels, and shade the ground so moisture is better retained.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Each guest is given a stick with nectar to help get close to the delicate insects.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Serviceberries bloom early in spring with white, pink, or yellow blossoms, providing ample sources of nectar for pollinators.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
Organically rich soils are better growing conditions for plants that can do things like produce nectar for pollinators, produce acorns for squirrels, and shade the ground so moisture is better retained.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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Magic Kingdom’s Beak and Barrel explores a pirate theme with a storyline, an animatronic bird named Rummy, a limited menu (but with octopus tentacles), both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a time limit of 45 minutes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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About Club West Brewing and expanded beverage options The Club West name reflects a broader vision inspired by the spirit of the American West, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers studying the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have discovered the comet is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The three-course dinner includes specialty libations courtesy of Teeling Irish Whiskey.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pair your brew with a meal or snack to slow caffeine absorption and blunt blood sugar spikes.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Blending her brew of observational humor with personal reflections on family, culture and everyday life, the Mexican-American comic has fresh material that reflects on adulthood and self-discovery for her latest show.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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