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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
Consider Disney+'s re-release of the 1995 docuseries The Beatles Anthology — now expanded from eight to nine episodes — your Fab Four amuse-bouche.
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Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
With just two months to go before Alan Cumming and his band of Traitors return for another season, Peacock is getting ready to offer American viewers an amuse-bouche of treachery: The Celebrity Traitors UK.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
The first three courses—an amuse-bouche and two appetizers—and the dessert are fixed (though allergies and preferences are deftly accommodated), and guests choose between two entrées.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
An amuse-bouche of custardy French toast glistens with red pepper purée, topped with alternating bites of Hokkaido uni and bone marrow.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Balenciaga was a fantastic start that served as both a palate cleanser and an amuse-bouche.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Starting with the amuse-bouche, every dish is not only beautiful but also palate-pleasing.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Mont serves seasonal amuse-bouche or a quick bite to get the palate going.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
With just two months to go before Alan Cumming and his band of Traitors return for another season, Peacock is getting ready to offer American viewers an amuse-bouche of treachery: The Celebrity Traitors UK.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
The first three courses—an amuse-bouche and two appetizers—and the dessert are fixed (though allergies and preferences are deftly accommodated), and guests choose between two entrées.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
An amuse-bouche of custardy French toast glistens with red pepper purée, topped with alternating bites of Hokkaido uni and bone marrow.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Balenciaga was a fantastic start that served as both a palate cleanser and an amuse-bouche.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Starting with the amuse-bouche, every dish is not only beautiful but also palate-pleasing.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Mont serves seasonal amuse-bouche or a quick bite to get the palate going.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Aside from beef brisket noodle soup, the restaurant makes its own buns and soup dumplings, rice dishes and appetizers like cucumber salad and chicken wings.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2024
Noun
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Vergara added several inches to her stature with towering silver sandal platform heels with ankle straps, and added some extra sparkle with a large diamond cocktail ring and dangling statement diamond earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Half Shell’s drink program will feature a martini bar lineup, classic cocktails, champagne and a modest wine selection to complement its fresh seafood offerings, the owners said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The club hasn’t added a starter so far.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 7th Street Standard’s meal includes a butternut squash soup starter, with the choice between a potato gnocchi or chicken & dumplings entrée, ending with a New York cheesecake.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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