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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Notably, season 2 concludes with the Shibuya Incident, an event that left Tokyo in ruins and resulted in cursed spirits killing civilians across the city, according to Crunchyroll.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This isn’t the first time that Beatriz has drawn ghostly spirits out of Mexican history.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Broadway welcomed the New Year with reason for high spirits as the 33 productions grossed an impressive total of $52,037,125.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
On Sunday night in Brooklyn, Jokić was in Denver’s locker room in good spirits.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Release high spirits, and let creative self-expression be a catalyst.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Release high spirits, let creative self-expression be a catalyst.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
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The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.—
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Annahstasia, Tether Annahstasia Enuke’s voice — by turns a breathily bassy and sweetly soaring instrument — snatches you sideways across time.—
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The goal here is to convert the organic compound n-butanol into 1,4 butanediol, a bivalent alcohol and important raw material for plastics.—
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
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There are plenty of dining options in cities surrounding the Everglades—Miami, Naples, and Homestead—but most visitors bring their own food and drinks into the park.—
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The restaurant is busy preparing for a big night of food and drinks, and is no longer accepting reservations due to high demand, instead going with a first-come-first-served policy.—
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The cocktail menu includes four non-alcoholic drinks, including a booze-free Old Fashioned and a margarita.—
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The Bohemian waxwing even takes its name from its notorious penchant for booze.—
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Speedskating is among those niche Olympic sports that captures the country’s attention for a week or two every four years.—
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Ross’ phone then captures the SUV accelerating down the street.—
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Another rum-forward favorite worth seeking out at El Bembé is the white marble cocktail, made with white Don Q rum, crème de cacao, St-Germain liqueur, and clarified Greek yogurt.—
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Bacardi now owns a majority stake, controlling Teeling along with its eponymous rum brand, Angel’s Envy, Patron, and Dewar’s.—
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Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.—
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None of these videos impresses.—
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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