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as in flavor
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
I can't stand the taste of cherry-flavored cough syrup
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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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as in liking
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of taste
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In the other direction, Satwa and Bur Dubai offer a taste of the old city, before all the bright lights and superlatives took over the skyline.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Enjoy a conversation about the power of hospitality and community at Chai Pani, taste Spanish wine and tapas at Kitty Dare and celebrate Tio Lucho’s four-year anniversary this week in metro Atlanta.
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Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In the other direction, Satwa and Bur Dubai offer a taste of the old city, before all the bright lights and superlatives took over the skyline.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Verb
The never-ending scouting process involves meeting with winery owners, tasting with winemakers, and attending events in the search for bottles each quarter.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Enjoy a conversation about the power of hospitality and community at Chai Pani, taste Spanish wine and tapas at Kitty Dare and celebrate Tio Lucho’s four-year anniversary this week in metro Atlanta.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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The eatery also sells half pints of select flavors for customers who want to share the treat at home.
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Pepper’s understands that a hot dog should be fun, dressed up and full of flavor.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
Noun
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If the butter yellow isn’t to your liking, there are 14 other colors to peruse, including baby blue, cherry red, and bubble gum pink.
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And that was much to his liking.
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
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The City of Sacramento unveiled a new safe camping site in the River District on Tuesday, offering temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness while city leaders face new scrutiny over the effectiveness of the city's shelter system.
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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Sugar senses something’s amiss here.
Noun
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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Joining Slater and Dunaway was an all-star cast that included the likes of Mia Farrow and Peter O’Toole.
Verb
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Days before the event, Dallas hired May – fresh off Michigan's national championship run – to lead a franchise undergoing a front‑office overhaul and shifting toward long‑term roster construction.
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The luxury goods market is undergoing a significant structural reset, with sales declining from 2023 to early 2026.
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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