nectar

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Recent Examples of nectar According to Hindu scriptures, gods and demons once churned the cosmic ocean in search of the nectar of immortality. Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025 Plants flower in shades of pink, blue, purple, and white, inviting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to sip their nectar. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 All of Suavecito’s tequilas have 2% agave nectar, so there is no burning sensation in the throat when enjoyed. Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 During this struggle, drops of nectar fell at four sacred sites. Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nectar
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Noun
  • These festive beverages will be available through the holiday weekend.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Nonalcoholic beverages have become an increasingly popular choice for those looking to unwind without the negative side effects of alcohol.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.
    Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.
    Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The losses followed Trump's threat to impose hefty tariffs on European wines and alcohol, further escalating trade tensions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Whether attendees were there to kick up their cowboy boots, celebrate Latin cultures, or dance to melodic beats, there was libation for every occasion.
    Evan Burke, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
  • And that has a knock-on effect to my favorite libation!
    Richard Howells, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On the menu, drinks can include Jubani, a drink made with coffee and the husk of coffee cherries, served with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon; and Mofawar, coffee served with cardamom and cream.
    Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Yes, these fizzy drinks still contain some of the sweet stuff, but in relatively low amounts.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This significantly reduces the extraction yield and thus the quality of the final brew.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Typically two ounces of a spirit, one ounce of cold brew or espresso, one ounce of a coffee liqueur and a half ounce of optional simple syrup is the go-to.
    Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025

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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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