as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
The Amaretto, cognac, Grand Marnier, and cream concoction is topped with grated chocolate and nutmeg.
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Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
This beverage combines vodka, celery and fennel shrub, lime juice and ginger beer for a refreshing coastal concoction.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
These new, alcohol-free concoctions don’t fit traditional spirit categories.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
From plenty of mayonnaise-laden bites to an interesting leftover cornbread concoction.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
This beverage combines vodka, celery and fennel shrub, lime juice and ginger beer for a refreshing coastal concoction.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
These new, alcohol-free concoctions don’t fit traditional spirit categories.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
From plenty of mayonnaise-laden bites to an interesting leftover cornbread concoction.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
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Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Legend shares its name with a previous Royal Caribbean ship that stopped sailing for the line in 2017, partly because the innovations of the Icon Class were informed by those that preceded it.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The story of Zoe Bryce and Toby Withers, inventions of the hazy mind of Thora Pattern, could struggle to break the surface of the novel.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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This was Thales, the invention of a bubbly Italian named Nicola Privato.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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The creations showcased Shakira's softer side as well as the red-hot style she's known for.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Originally the creation of Parks and Recreation fictional character Leslie Knope, who is played by Amy Poehler, Galentine’s Day is meant to acknowledge and uplift female friendships.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Eager players were able to check the server status for Fortnite and other Epic Games products at status.epicgames.com.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Charlotte Collins,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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