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Recent Examples of nectar
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.
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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
The mouse’s drink feature blanco tequila, spiced agave nectar, cranberry bitters, citrus and triple sec.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
In the Chihuahuan Desert, its flowers stay fresh, making their nectar available to bees even as flowers of virtually every other plant wilt.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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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
The mouse’s drink feature blanco tequila, spiced agave nectar, cranberry bitters, citrus and triple sec.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
In the Chihuahuan Desert, its flowers stay fresh, making their nectar available to bees even as flowers of virtually every other plant wilt.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Concessions with snacks, beverages, craft beer, wine.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Investigators believe that alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in the crash as their investigation continues.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 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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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the time, Luciana was working as a bartender, and Matt and his film crew came in for a drink.—
Jessica Booth,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Conditions are expected to be excellent for the days before and after peak, so grab a warm drink and a blanket, settle into a chair, and enjoy one of the most dazzling meteor displays of the year.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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It's been a busy couple of weeks at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, Massachusetts thanks to a brew inspired by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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