Thesaurus results for LIBATIONS

libations

noun

plural of libation

as in beverages

a liquid suitable for drinking a variety of libations will be available at the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of libations Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026 Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The Clove Bar mixologists have quite a command of indigenous ingredients and spices and use them beautifully in libations like the Munduk Mule and sparkling honey-and-lime Arak Madu; the bar serves Western staples and snacks throughout the day, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The beverage menu is made with slight tweaks to take away day drinks, like coffee and the bloody Mary, and add dinner libations, like a negroni and wine by the bottle (in rose, white or sparklin’). — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 One hundred or more local residents, tourists, and photographers descended on the church grounds with cameras, telescopes, music, and their favorite libations. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 There’s also a fresh opportunity to explore new libations, cocktails that feature summer ingredients such as pineapple, peach, and grapefruit, along with a hint of fall from cranberry and maraschino cherry. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Visitors ages 21 and older can also enjoy libations from the donation bar. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Mixologist will set table with libations mixed up from 18th century recipe, while setting scene with tales of the past and historical facts tied to the spirits being served. — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026

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Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images For many fast-food chains, beverages have become a critical way to attract consumers.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
People find collaborators over drinks, and someone reluctant to raise a hand in an auditorium might ask a question after a little social lubrication.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

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