nightcaps

plural of nightcap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightcaps
Noun
  • Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
  • At the New York City premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach on Thursday, May 20, the star spoke to PEOPLE about the reaction to his berets.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The officers cuffed the survivors with plastic restraints, placed hoods on their heads and demanded that no one speak, according to the fishermen.
    Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Police said dozens of people climbed onto a row of school buses parked in Times Square after shuttling fans to the World Cup in New Jersey, then ripped off hoods and smashed windshields before igniting one of the buses.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The royals and fur Fine fur items – including crowns, hats and ceremonial gowns – have long been a staple of the royal wardrobe.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Weapons, explosives, detonators, work tools, helmets, lighters, matches, smoke bombs, spray cans.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Officers in riot helmets and gas masks formed a line at the front doors of the store, at one point appearing to fire tear gas to disperse the crowd.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
  • Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
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“Nightcaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightcaps. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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