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Recent Examples of tankard
Old New York money probably chased a tankard from around 1710 that belonged to Henry Beekman, whose grandson, Robert Livingston, signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 27 Jan. 2024
In the worst-case scenario—when LNG makes long journeys on old, polluting tankards—the fuel is 274 percent worse for the environment than coal is.
—Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2023
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
The official Royal Collection shops only released their coronation collection on Friday, and by Wednesday they were sold out online of their English fine bone china coronation coffee mugs and tankards, as well as a coronation biscuit tin.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 27 Jan. 2024
In the worst-case scenario—when LNG makes long journeys on old, polluting tankards—the fuel is 274 percent worse for the environment than coal is.
—Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2023
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
The official Royal Collection shops only released their coronation collection on Friday, and by Wednesday they were sold out online of their English fine bone china coronation coffee mugs and tankards, as well as a coronation biscuit tin.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tankard
Noun
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His team’s experimental setup was simple: in a beaker of water, the researchers introduced bubbles composed of methane and air.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drink options include the Green Dread – a bright green gin concoction served from a beaker – and the Bloodsucker, a rum and blackberry liqueur drink served with a dollop of dark red jello meant to look like a glob of blood.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Humans can enter a stein-holding contest, while canines can compete in a pup cup-holding challenge.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Oct. 2025
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The popular beer-stein holding contests — with divisions for both men and women — will be back, and there’ll also be a contest to see who wears the best dirndl and lederhosen.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once the cups are frozen solid, pop them out and place them in a resealable freezer bag.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Place remaining ½ cup chocolate chips randomly on teddy bear faces, avoiding mouth area.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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If that means the Evil Twin Pink Pineapple, prepare for a goblet of roseate brew whose tartness zaps the mouth like a laser.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eli in blonde Viking braids with a purple chalice?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every card is rich with symbolism: adorned with pentacles, stars, chalices and wands; bearing names like the World, Justice and Temperance; and featuring enigmatic characters like the Fool, the Lovers or the Hermit.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Tankard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tankard. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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