variants
or saki
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Ingredients: 1 oz cachaça prata, 1 oz Junmai sake, 1 oz lychee cordial, 0.5 oz rectified lime juice, 0.25 oz Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto liqueur, 2 fresh raspberries
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake well to combine.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
An entire year’s work down the drain for the sake of a few f***s or s***s.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the risk of devastating extreme weather events has increased in recent years because of climate change, regulators in the state have artificially kept rates low for residents' sake.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The tone is about pushing these comic characters to their limits while keeping their actions grounded, without doing things just for the sake of a joke.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
An entire year’s work down the drain for the sake of a few f***s or s***s.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the risk of devastating extreme weather events has increased in recent years because of climate change, regulators in the state have artificially kept rates low for residents' sake.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The tone is about pushing these comic characters to their limits while keeping their actions grounded, without doing things just for the sake of a joke.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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It’s aged in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks, which impart rich and fruity characteristics.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, many theater venues have introduced at-seat ordering, offering the convenience of having drinks and snacks delivered directly to theatergoers, eliminating the need to queue during intermission.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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From milkshakes to crisp seasonal lemonades, their drink menu is nearly as robust as their sandwich menu.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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While about a quarter of Coca-Cola products come in aluminum cans, consumers are also accustomed to plastic and glass bottles.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE, Arakawa was found in the bathroom, next to a space heater and an open bottle of pills.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pole, Pedal, Paddle on May 17 will bring together skiers, runners, kayakers, and cyclists for a multi-sport race from Mt. Bachelor to Bend, culminating at the finish line with an end-of-season bash with food, beer, and music.—
Anna Fiorentino,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flashback: The beer has some history — it was first brewed to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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