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
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, conflict with a co-worker or possibly about a pet might dampen your spirits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beer garden will feature traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But for the most part spirits stayed high.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But eventually, Carl buoyed his son’s spirits.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The season ends with everyone in good spirits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, conflict with a co-worker or possibly about a pet might dampen your spirits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beer garden will feature traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But for the most part spirits stayed high.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But eventually, Carl buoyed his son’s spirits.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some common over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, pose danger to the liver when combined with booze.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jaonaay spent three to four months with producer Karn of Yented crafting the modern R&B track, which captures the sleepless nights and racing thoughts of new love.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cronenberg captures the way such a gift might unwind a person in an effectively unshowy way.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Afrofuturist artwork, funk and soul on the speakers, and rum-forward cocktails transformed the setting.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Next up is the Apple Harvest Punch, a rum drink featuring cranberry, lemon and apple juice.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The iPhone 17 Air impresses with its ultra-thin profile and new battery technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the size of the place impresses, there’s also some questionable decor throughout the interior.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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