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
Breweries offer pies to scarf down with their IPA concoctions.
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Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Why Nonstick Pans Should Never Go in the Dishwasher
The combination of high heat and strong detergents can be a toxic concoction for nonstick pans, breaking down their coating over time, explains chef Bernard Janssen.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Not to mention the concoction of antioxidant rich botanic oils in this formula also protect against environmental stressors.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Plus, while castor oil may get all the love for its hair-loving benefits, don’t sleep on using this French concoction above the chin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
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Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Why Nonstick Pans Should Never Go in the Dishwasher
The combination of high heat and strong detergents can be a toxic concoction for nonstick pans, breaking down their coating over time, explains chef Bernard Janssen.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Not to mention the concoction of antioxidant rich botanic oils in this formula also protect against environmental stressors.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Plus, while castor oil may get all the love for its hair-loving benefits, don’t sleep on using this French concoction above the chin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
Noun
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When leaders create time and space for reflection, organizations shift from cultures of compliance to cultures of thoughtful engagement, unlocking innovation and resilience even in turbulent markets.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The American Academy of Nursing has more than 3,200 fellows who represent the organization's mission of advancing health care policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The Carter family, while influential, can not be credited with the genre's invention.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Thanks to Apple’s invention, users could rent out an apartment easily on their phone, sitting in their back pocket.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Now, over a week since the page's creation, The Sugar Maple has raised more than $5,700 from more than 100 donations — and has stopped taking them.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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The group secured support from France’s National Cinema Centre (CNC) for the creation of l’ACID, which Thorn would preside over from 1992 to 1995.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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