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Recent Examples of nectar
It's often called agave syrup or agave nectar.
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Phlox subulata, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is a fast-growing native perennial beloved by home gardeners for its pink and purple spring blooms, lush foliage, and early-season nectar (a critical food source for pollinators).
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
While other hummingbirds seemed primarily focused on the nectar, some occasionally broke off and darted into the insect cloud.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Spirea — Provides nectar and attracts insects as well.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Phlox subulata, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is a fast-growing native perennial beloved by home gardeners for its pink and purple spring blooms, lush foliage, and early-season nectar (a critical food source for pollinators).
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
While other hummingbirds seemed primarily focused on the nectar, some occasionally broke off and darted into the insect cloud.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Spirea — Provides nectar and attracts insects as well.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Initially, high-performing employees will be selected for those roles, but eventually all employees will be encouraged to rotate through the beverage positions.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her aunt used to own the popular sandwich shop in the plaza, Ba Le Sandwich, and her parents owned a hair salon and liquor store across the street.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dame asks Ava’s grifter castmate, Charlie, of all people, to procure a liquor license.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The characters can be flawed, and cars can crash, McDermott says, but NASCAR wanted race scenes to look authentic and was adamant that the series not depict anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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To participate, travelers must be 21 or older, the legal age to purchase alcohol in the United States.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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His regular customers, who'd gather often to share a libation, started considering the folks in their community who couldn't make ends meet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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People come in, just have a few drinks and listen to music, and then stick around and come to the next show and the next show.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The afternoon features food and drinks, a DJ, dancing, games, contests, a photo booth and music included in the cost of tickets.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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There's one key step with certain types of coffee machines that's easy to forget — but doing so can lead to major issues with your brew.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s according to The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, a website that rates global hospitality establishments where coffee lovers can find better brew.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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