as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body
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Recent Examples of cocktails
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the friends who show up for you — whether that looks like a boozy brunch, a cozy movie night, a DIY spa day, or cocktails in the kitchen.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
These cocktails lean on a sophisticated lexicon of bittered botanicals, sharp shrubs, citrus and other surprises to replicate the bite and textural weight of a boozy pour.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Christmas hams, party cocktails, elegant layer cakes, and cookout classics fill the dictionaries of Southern family recipes, but one of my favorites is a simple vinaigrette from my grandmother.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
The drinks at Mi Cariño Run-of-the-mill cocktails are also off limits at Mi Cariño’s bar, where playful drinks will focus on agave spirits in unique ways and other Mexican spirits are incorporated.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Puesto will also offer its own agave spirts, as well as a lineup of zero-proof cocktails for anyone observing Dry January.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The menu specializes in steaks, along with German specialties such as Wiener schnitzel and dessert cocktails.
—Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Happy hour drinks are $7 and include well cocktails, draft beers, and house wines.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
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Gray and a friend, and their husky mixes, were finishing dinner at a picnic table.—
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
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Spicy Buffalo with Ranch blends heat and tang with a creamy, herby finish.—
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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
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Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.—
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However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.—
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
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The duo provide Lee with more options and allows for various new floor combinations.—
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Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding).—
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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