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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
Boka’s Ashley Santoro’s drinks program emphasizes cocktails with savory flavors and rare ingredients, plus old-world wines and premium sakes.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Another option for exploring local sakes is Otesuji Shopping Street, a typical example of Japan’s midcentury boom in shōtengai, or arcade streets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Leaders and citizens alike want large militaries in order to feel safe, not simply for their own sakes.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Another reason is to preserve the rule of law for our own sakes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Chief among them is Namsu on the second floor, where modern takes on recipes from Myanmar's Shan State—Kachin curry clams, fermented tea-leaf salads, and chicken wings stuffed with sticky rice—come paired with one of Bangkok's most extensive collections of artisanal sakes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
Nearly all of the classic Thanksgiving desserts are make-ahead, so for heaven’s sakes get an early start!
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
Here’s hoping, for all of their sakes, the tune changes soon.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Another option for exploring local sakes is Otesuji Shopping Street, a typical example of Japan’s midcentury boom in shōtengai, or arcade streets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Leaders and citizens alike want large militaries in order to feel safe, not simply for their own sakes.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Another reason is to preserve the rule of law for our own sakes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Chief among them is Namsu on the second floor, where modern takes on recipes from Myanmar's Shan State—Kachin curry clams, fermented tea-leaf salads, and chicken wings stuffed with sticky rice—come paired with one of Bangkok's most extensive collections of artisanal sakes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
Nearly all of the classic Thanksgiving desserts are make-ahead, so for heaven’s sakes get an early start!
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
Here’s hoping, for all of their sakes, the tune changes soon.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sakes
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Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Modern Warrior’s notice about Friday’s recall of Modern Warrior Ready’s 60-count bottles doesn’t appear on its website, but is posted to the FDA site.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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For cocktails that use stronger liquors, prepare your drinks ahead of time so the cocktail cube has a chance to melt slightly before serving.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Best Liquors For Eggnog The most traditional alcohol choices for spiking eggnog are dark, warming liquors that complement its rich, custardy base.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Sakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sakes. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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