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
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Take the many that are offering citrus-scented products designed to lift your spirits on cold, dark days; or the others who’ve introduced deeply moisturizing serums and lotions to keep your skin in great condition from head to toe.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The festival’s biggest event features tastings by more than 200 wine and spirits purveyors and more than 80 chefs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Additional spirits include Bombay Sapphire Gin, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Aperol Spritz in United Polaris business class.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
After working in spirits for 15 years and helping guests navigate the bourbon trail like a local for more than 10 years, Smith has discovered that there are a handful of bourbon trail mistakes that are all too common, yet easy to avoid.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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On select dates, the pop-up offers a unique drink-and-tattoo experience, as well as live tarot readings ready to reveal what the spirits have in store.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Take the many that are offering citrus-scented products designed to lift your spirits on cold, dark days; or the others who’ve introduced deeply moisturizing serums and lotions to keep your skin in great condition from head to toe.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The festival’s biggest event features tastings by more than 200 wine and spirits purveyors and more than 80 chefs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Additional spirits include Bombay Sapphire Gin, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Aperol Spritz in United Polaris business class.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
After working in spirits for 15 years and helping guests navigate the bourbon trail like a local for more than 10 years, Smith has discovered that there are a handful of bourbon trail mistakes that are all too common, yet easy to avoid.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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Matthew and Camila, who co-founded the Pantalones Organic Tequila brand, partnered with Princess back in October 2024 to bring their liquor on board the company’s fleet.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moonshine While moonshine may have bootlegging roots, the perfectly legal formula that exists today can be found at liquor stores and distilleries across the South.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and raw dough all pose serious risks due to toxic ingredients or fermentation byproducts.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 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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The question, delivered via pay phone, is an old security prompt, and Bob, with a memory fried by pot and booze, cannot remember the answer.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The omakase experience is $80 per person and will include 11 courses and a welcome drink.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each card had a corresponding cocktail that went with it, which left the final drink of the night in fate’s hands.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since developing the coffee program at Yum Village, where Nyles crafted coffee beverages infused with Afro-Caribbean flavors like lattes flavored with buttered rum and scotch bonnets, Hold Me Closer XX is now located inside the Corktown production studio 1301 Studios.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sub a spiced or dark rum for the white to get more depth and caramely notes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unless Nikishin really impresses in that regard or Miller finds a previously unseen level, the Hurricanes don’t have that.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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