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Recent Examples of nectar 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 As the flood was beginning to wane, a monarch was crossing the valley, momentarily dipping down to sip nectar from a patch of penstemons still standing. —Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 Hanging feeders in light shade prevents the nectar from spoiling as rapidly, although nectar should be replaced every three to five days. 5. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nectar
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Spirea — Provides nectar and attracts insects as well. —Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 As the flood was beginning to wane, a monarch was crossing the valley, momentarily dipping down to sip nectar from a patch of penstemons still standing. —Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 Hanging feeders in light shade prevents the nectar from spoiling as rapidly, although nectar should be replaced every three to five days. 5. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nectar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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That’s why compostable packaging is so helpful for food- and beverage-related products, and not things like mailers or personal care items.— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Now, Domino's is offering customers a chance to get a free beverage with their orders to celebrate Simpson.— Kate Perez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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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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The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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