nectar

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Recent Examples of nectar Wild Nectar Santal is rich and creamy, with top notes of neroli and cardamom, a heart of lily of the valley and nectar, and a base of cedarwood and Madagascar vanilla. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 An enzyme called glucose oxidase, which bees add to nectar, turns glucose into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide when the honey is diluted (for example, by wound moisture or saliva). New Atlas, 29 June 2025 Hummingbirds need nectar and hydration to nourish them after their long journey. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 By cultivating a rich environment with varied flowers and nectar sources, ladybugs will find a nurturing home. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nectar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
  • Hot food, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase at The Lookout at Lake Poway.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
  • The lounge area will feature a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages, and 12 suites that are approximately the same size as those in the Stueckle Sky Center.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.
    Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
  • Ozzy Osbourne shared 3 children with first wife Thelma Riley The father of six children over two marriages, Osbourne has been vocal about how rigorous touring and alcohol use affected his family life.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • However, there is also a bartender ready to craft the perfect libation for aperitivo hour by the campfire.
    Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
  • There will also be libations from Gem x and Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Don’t skip the cold brew, which is gently sweetened with maple syrup.
    Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
  • Best brew: Front-of-house manager Sunny Yarborough said customers like the blueberry lavender latte for $6.
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025

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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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