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Recent Examples of nectar
One method is to place the feeders near each other, providing a visual cue that there is plenty of nectar, and there’s no need to fight over it.
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
The red and yellow blooms provide an important source of early season nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees, while our four-legged friends tend to leave this plant alone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
The presence of extrafloral nectar doesn’t mean that the citrus plant will draw ants into the house, but the secretions may be a sticky minor nuisance.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
From gathering nectar to producing honey, each bee in the colony plays a role in supporting the hive.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
The red and yellow blooms provide an important source of early season nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees, while our four-legged friends tend to leave this plant alone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
The presence of extrafloral nectar doesn’t mean that the citrus plant will draw ants into the house, but the secretions may be a sticky minor nuisance.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
From gathering nectar to producing honey, each bee in the colony plays a role in supporting the hive.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The community survey will be open through February and allow participants to give their opinions on seating, food and beverage and hospitality.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, The Lancet published research using 26 years of global data in an attempt to determine how much alcohol is safe.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tourists from around the globe fly in to partake in the parades and fetes, all the while attempting to learn something about the South American country’s culture—which includes the local libations.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For any non-pregnant companions, my husband attests that the alcoholic libations were quite tasty as well.—
Laura Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Aside from these brews, our limited and seasonal brews vary throughout the year.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Or, consider sending up to 12 months of brews right to their doorstep with a Beer Drop subscription.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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