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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Red vinyl bar stools, dark wood, and a back bar lined with Italian spirits set the mood.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
While the men managed to keep up their spirits, being underground for more than 10 days took an understandable physical toll.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Noun
Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Red vinyl bar stools, dark wood, and a back bar lined with Italian spirits set the mood.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
While the men managed to keep up their spirits, being underground for more than 10 days took an understandable physical toll.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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But people more commonly associate sports with beer, Nesin said, so the World Cup will be a bigger boost to their business than liquor.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out early Monday at a bar and liquor store in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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After the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto) snatches his parents, Adam is plucked out of Eternia and returns years later from the human world to assume his true identity as He-Man and save the planet.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Every time that second title looks close, something happens that snatches the dream away.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The state patrol says alcohol wasn't involved and both women were wearing their seat belts.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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During the main competition, presented by the Flair Bartending Association, participants must make five cocktails in six minutes, including one original drink and a Spanish Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, cognac, sour mix and simple syrup, topped with Coke.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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What transpires is the best scene in the movie, following two people lifted by collaboration, bonded through booze and creativity, freely sharing notes on each other’s songs.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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To conserve water, Terry built a system that captures groundwater on-site and reuses it for irrigation, creating a dry-creek-style basin that collects runoff.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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On their website, a statement captures their philosophy.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Noun
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What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Birr Castle Demesne Situated in central Ireland, almost exactly between Galway and Dublin, Birr Castle Demesne impresses with 120 picturesque acres of gardens.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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