as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
This 46-year-old whiskey was entirely matured in sherry casks, yielding a dark, decadent, and delicious dram that comes with a pretty hefty price tag of $12,500 per bottle.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Its Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry cask aging creates a rich and complex dram.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
At the heart of the celebration is the Burns Supper or Burns Night -, a traditional Scottish dinner that typically begins and ends with a dram of Scotch whisky and plenty of additional drams in between.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Its Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry cask aging creates a rich and complex dram.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
At the heart of the celebration is the Burns Supper or Burns Night -, a traditional Scottish dinner that typically begins and ends with a dram of Scotch whisky and plenty of additional drams in between.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The book describes how Amanda gets through a tough day of soaring temperatures with the help of hose sprinkling and lemonade drinking.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There is no hint of the loud background music in the recording.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cover and cook until roast is tender and shreds easily, about 5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Illinois lawmakers have yet to provide one shred of evidence that any individual’s benefits fall afoul of the IRS rules.—
Ted Dabrowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry's Blue Origin mission slammed as out of touch In the lead-up to the flight, Perry, King and Sánchez all expressed nerves and an eagerness to bring a female finesse to space.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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