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
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
All four were reported to be in good health and good spirits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
This news comes at a time when the whiskey business, and the spirits industry in general, has been struggling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Its creation relied on a network of friends, family and neighbors—parents tending the front garden, friends painting walls and helping to build furniture, and the pub next door keeping spirits high during long days of preparation.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
An optimistic mindset can help lift moods, lighten spirits, and open up a world of opportunities.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Brown-Forman — The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey surged 12% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac approached the spirits company for a potential deal.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
About nine days into their journey, the astronauts – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch of NASA, as well as the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen – appeared to be in good spirits while taking questions during a media conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Around that time, the two appeared in good spirits at the Mey Highland Games in August 2003.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hollywood and exhibitors alike are arriving in good spirits because people are actually going to theaters.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
All four were reported to be in good health and good spirits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
This news comes at a time when the whiskey business, and the spirits industry in general, has been struggling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Its creation relied on a network of friends, family and neighbors—parents tending the front garden, friends painting walls and helping to build furniture, and the pub next door keeping spirits high during long days of preparation.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
An optimistic mindset can help lift moods, lighten spirits, and open up a world of opportunities.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Brown-Forman — The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey surged 12% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac approached the spirits company for a potential deal.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
About nine days into their journey, the astronauts – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch of NASA, as well as the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen – appeared to be in good spirits while taking questions during a media conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Around that time, the two appeared in good spirits at the Mey Highland Games in August 2003.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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There’s no liquor license yet, but that’s pending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Roger snatches the boy up and runs through the chaos toward the infirmary.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cinematographer Tim Ives snatches his rare opportunities to shoot the beautiful scenery, but most of the pair’s encounters take place in or near Ledger’s orange pickup truck, a totem from the book.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lavery also fined Roberts $1,000 and ordered him not drink alcohol, enter a bar or liquor store, nor hunt or fish while on probation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, the city of Seattle passed an ordinance designating two core areas of the city as Alcohol Impact Areas, where the sale of 34 brands of high-alcohol content, low-price beer and wine products were banned.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, flashlights, jackets, drinks and snacks.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This Southern Whiskey-Cola Cake leans into the vanilla and warm spice flavor of the classic drink.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The drinks — sodas with fruit, cream, purées and other flavors added in — are especially popular among Mormons as a booze-free beverage option.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lane, though, not only captures Willy’s ordinariness and his ubiquity, which is no small achievement for so famous an actor, but also his optimism, his foundational, near-Trumpian belief in a coming Very Big Deal for either him or his sons.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This social video series by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution captures the realities of immigration enforcement in Georgia, a state experiencing significant ICE activity.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The coconut mojito was a personal favorite—a harmonious balance of sweet and creamy tropical fruit, sharp mint, and tart lime juice, laced together with local Bambarra rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Hall of Famer now has his own line of top notch rum.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Want to make a weeknight meal that really impresses?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The streak certainly impresses goaltender Scott Wedgewood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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