variants
or sakis
as in wines
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sakes
The restaurant also boasts an astounding collection of rate Japanese whiskies and sakes alongside an extensive wine list.
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
There are about 20 wines by the glass, reserve bottlings in three- or five-ounce pours, along with a dozen sakes.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
To pair, find sakes, wines and beers such as pilsners and rice lagers.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Rana Good, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
There are about 20 wines by the glass, reserve bottlings in three- or five-ounce pours, along with a dozen sakes.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
To pair, find sakes, wines and beers such as pilsners and rice lagers.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sakes
Noun
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Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of the two signature wines from Lungarotti, this is their best wine in many vintages.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sakes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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