as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirits
Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
These people still like working at Sacred Heart, and the difficulty of the job hasn’t yet totally crushed their spirits.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, neither had experience in the spirits industry.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Grape growers are leaving fruit to rot as harvest costs exceed market prices, while younger consumers abandon wine for beer and spirits.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Some small changes might lift your spirits.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
The spirits are all around here.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
These people still like working at Sacred Heart, and the difficulty of the job hasn’t yet totally crushed their spirits.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, neither had experience in the spirits industry.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Grape growers are leaving fruit to rot as harvest costs exceed market prices, while younger consumers abandon wine for beer and spirits.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Some small changes might lift your spirits.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers studying the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have discovered the comet is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hottest mess in this brood, at least from outward appearances, is Josh (Thomas Sadoski), a firefighter battling demons, pills and booze.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The officer smelled booze on his breath, according to a police report.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rosalind Wheeler Faux Silk Tulip Wreath Tulips are the flower of springtime, and this wreath captures that soft, seasonal charm with silky pink and purple faux blooms.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The system automatically captures license plate numbers of vehicles passing by and provides that data to police.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nearly four years later, durability is what impresses her most.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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