variants
or saki
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sake
Its commentary on political extremism, religious tribalism and the erosion of nuance is uniquely relevant, with episodes that spark conversation across ideological lines without resorting to provocation for provocation’s sake.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The collection—which includes titular chawans along with sake cups and bottles, tea sets, platters, and more—takes a variety of forms and hues, from modest in earthen shades of brown, yellow, and green to more robust in elegant blue and pewter.
—Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Do it for the sake of our civilization.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Blalock said that all data center permits should be made by the governing board, not staff, for the sake of transparency.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The collection—which includes titular chawans along with sake cups and bottles, tea sets, platters, and more—takes a variety of forms and hues, from modest in earthen shades of brown, yellow, and green to more robust in elegant blue and pewter.
—Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Do it for the sake of our civilization.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Blalock said that all data center permits should be made by the governing board, not staff, for the sake of transparency.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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One answer sits in the structure of the wine industry itself.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The only self-pour beer, wine and coffee spot in Lake Norman with 46 taps on its main level and 24 taps on its rooftop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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It’s understood that there’s nothing more difficult than being a successful editor, therapist, or author, even with a stash of pill bottles in a wicker basket beside an opulent floral arrangement.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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At the core of Porta is a temperature control system designed to adapt to the specific wine bottle housed inside.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mini-bars come with local Marafada artisanal beer, rosé from Barranco Longo winery on the Algarve, and pomegranate fruit sodas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained exclusively by CBS News New York shows Timothy Brown's wrongful arrest by the NYPD inside a Brooklyn liquor store on April 14, 2026.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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New surveillance video from inside a Brooklyn liquor store shows another angle of the rough mistaken identity arrest that ignited a firestorm of criticism, offering a different angle as one of the detectives appears to stomp the prone suspect.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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