CONCOCTIONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

concoctions

noun

plural of concoction

as in inventions

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 concoctions Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more. —

Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Whatever the weather, the new concoctions are worth trying. —

Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Grated eggs This trend has taken TikTok and other social media platforms by storm recently, resulting in, depending on your outlook, the most craveable or eye-rolling of concoctions. —

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026 Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts. —

Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 The worst are strange, nearly inedible concoctions that taste like chemicals. —

Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026 The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions. —

Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao. —

Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only. —

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026

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This agreement grants Inertia Enterprises rights to several foundational inventions necessary for building a fusion power plant.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Lately, some of the most interesting ideas showing up on resort menus and cruise ships aren’t coming from flashy new inventions, but from ingredients and dining concepts guests already know well, now resurfacing with new purpose.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026