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Recent Examples of nectar
Some species specialize on fruits, others on insects, others on flower nectar.
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Logan S. James, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
This handsome bird feeds on nectar from eucalyptus and mistletoe species, as well as on insects and their honeydew.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Cleaning a Hummingbird Feeder Hummingbird feeders typical require slightly more maintenance because of the nectar.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Bee Balm Also known as Monarda, these bright pink blooms also produce a good amount of nectar, along with aromatic foliage, attracting hummingbirds and warblers, as well as insects like bees and butterflies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Logan S. James, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
This handsome bird feeds on nectar from eucalyptus and mistletoe species, as well as on insects and their honeydew.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Cleaning a Hummingbird Feeder Hummingbird feeders typical require slightly more maintenance because of the nectar.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Bee Balm Also known as Monarda, these bright pink blooms also produce a good amount of nectar, along with aromatic foliage, attracting hummingbirds and warblers, as well as insects like bees and butterflies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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Especially as the messaging around nonalcoholic beer has shifted to broaden its appeal, according to Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insight for Bump Williams Consulting, a Connecticut firm that specializes in the alcoholic beverage industry.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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While dining at a fancy restaurant in celebration of her friend Lily’s 21st birthday, the birthday girl suggested the woman order an alcoholic beverage.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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On Saturday, May 24, at about 6:22 p.m., David Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, who allegedly had an open container of alcohol in his pick-up truck and was operating under the influence of alcohol, struck a car carrying a family of four, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Refuel with dinner and libations at Shine, which boasts Shine Slushies among its adult beverage options.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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Weekend brunch, baby showers, engagement parties, wedding receptions, graduation and birthday parties, backyard cookouts and other celebratory gatherings call for special libations.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2025
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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Pouring shots into people’s mouths and mixing up well drinks brought some good emotions to surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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He was intrigued by Fellow’s Drops program, which ships buyers boutique beans with a matching Aiden brew profile, curated and cupped by experts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2025
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That means many great brews across the U.S. await any beer lover willing to put in a little effort.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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