distilled
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- undistilled adjective
Etymology
Origin of distilled
Example Sentences
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It’s the best part of an Italian beef, distilled and democratized.
From Salon
It distilled his concept for the museum of “frozen explosion,” rupturing the idea that architecture and artifact should be distinct.
From Los Angeles Times
Carew's popular brands range from the golden-hued "Imperial Whisky" to "Tsarina Vodka", distilled from sugarcane with flavourings imported from the Netherlands.
From Barron's
Washington, D.C., resident Sean Dunn distilled that sentiment for the modern moment recently, standing outside a courthouse after being found not guilty of a misdemeanor for throwing a turkey sandwich at an immigration officer.
From Los Angeles Times
Madison distilled it down: “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.”
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