sakes

noun

variants or sakis
plural of sake
as in wines
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice offered a fine sake to their guests

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Recent Examples of sakes The novelty-seeking robots that ignored the goal entirely, exploring for their own sakes, found their way out far more reliably. — Sophie Ren, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026 The restaurant also offers a strong selection of sakes that pair well with the menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 The buzz surrounding those problems has died down in recent months, so here’s hoping Allison and GM get a fresh start here—for their sakes, and truck owners’. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026 Powell should stand firm, and both Congress and the courts must back him up and senators must refuse to confirm any successors that don’t understand the mission of the bank, for all our sakes. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026 Boka’s Ashley Santoro’s drinks program emphasizes cocktails with savory flavors and rare ingredients, plus old-world wines and premium sakes. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026 Another option for exploring local sakes is Otesuji Shopping Street, a typical example of Japan’s midcentury boom in shōtengai, or arcade streets. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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  1. wines
  2. drinks
  3. bottles
  4. liquors
Noun
  • For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of wines
Noun
  • On weekdays, a steady stream of regulars stop in the light and bright space for their morning coffee and croissant or to sit for a bit with a ham and cheese sandwich and one of the shop’s seasonal specialty drinks.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The flavor trend has grown in recent years, with more people adding frothy, creamy banana foam to their favorite coffee drinks or banana bread coffee syrup to their lattes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Other brands have simply shrunk their bottles, the better to transport them in your pocket, around your neck, attached to your key chain or perhaps on a chatelaine around your waist.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquors

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“Sakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sakes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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