amuse-bouche

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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche While the spectacular landscape passes by outside, guests are served champagne and amuse-bouches, followed by an exquisite five-course meal with accompanying wine. Bob Preston, Travel + Leisure, 9 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 The twists hit quickly, and you’re left satisfied, an amuse-bouche of life among maniacal rich people. William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
  • This is the year to bring back the simple appetizer that starts with a sleeve of saltines.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The menu will feature snackable, shareable appetizers along with mains like sandwiches and weekly specials.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Cans of fizzy yerba maté come from the indie Hong Kong soda company Mezzanine Makers, and boozy beverages are impishly garnished with cocktail umbrellas.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Signature cocktails Whether a couple chooses an entire open bar or has select alcoholic offerings for guests, a signature cocktail can make the reception even more special.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mariota’s last chance as a regular starter came in 2022 with the Atlanta Falcons, but his tenure ended in similar fashion.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Every Charlotte starter scored in double figures and so did four players off the bench.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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