aperitif

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Recent Examples of aperitif Set to be released later this month, the new expression promises to serve as a refreshing aperitif that claims its place at the table, from brunch to dinner or dessert. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Enjoy a day at the beach (accessed directly from the property) followed by an afternoon aperitif on the picture-perfect terrace presiding over the sea. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 Last Saturday’s handful of games was just a light aperitif as college football is back in a big way with a five-course meal prepared for Week 1. Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 The property’s design leans heavily on indoor-outdoor principles, including al fresco showers and plenty of breezy spaces for afternoon naps and aperitifs. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
  • Its potent bitterness and citrus astringency and an herbaceous wallop are singular—a digestif on steroids, but still something that will settle rather than upset your stomach.
    Kate Bernot, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The Park Road establishment features eight to 10 courses that highlight seasonal fare, as well as craft cocktails, aperitifs and digestifs.
    Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024
Noun
  • Regardless of where they are seated, fliers can also try some of the new tipples on board.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 10 Mar. 2025
  • In fact, everyone from Lady Gaga to Edith Piaf, Charlie Chaplin to Cary Grant have enjoyed a tipple or two.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Feb. 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
  • Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.
    Mike Deehan, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That’s because this ubiquitous brand is the most popular and best-selling Irish whiskey in the world, a staple of liquor stores and bars, both dive and high-end, that nearly everyone who has ever tried whiskey before has tasted.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In the Canadian province of Ontario, Premier Doug Ford ordered government-run liquor stores to take American alcohol products off their shelves.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Customers 21 and over get a free bottle of house wine with the purchase of any two entrees on Wednesdays.
    Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After all, there’s nothing worse than not being able to find your lipsticks or realizing that your foundation bottle has cracked, leaking over your new cashmere sweater.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • With Saturday’s win and No. 12 Wisconsin’s loss, the Terps are in line to play in one of the Day 3 nightcaps.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • There’s an airy conservatory laced with greenery, and a drawing room set beneath double-height ceilings with a large marble fireplace and expansive bar suitable for a nightcap.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Yes, these fizzy drinks still contain some of the sweet stuff, but in relatively low amounts.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • This is why people use chasers after taking shots, to distract themselves from the unpleasantness of alcohol’s fire.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
  • On board, guests learned firsthand why the ocean may provide eclipse chasers with their best shot at a clear view.
    Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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