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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
When my brother and I visited, the amuse-bouche was a sumptuous ham-and-cheese croquette followed by onion soup.
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Each pair will be greeted with a complimentary Rosé Spritz, a delicate amuse-bouche of Pecorino Toscano Cloud, honey gel and a dusting of walnuts.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Trick Rider menu: New winter menu and Valentine’s specials, including a complimentary amuse-bouche of Love Shuck oyster, champagne granita and uni.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
But that’s probably just an amuse-bouche, launching a full-size meal.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Consider Disney+'s re-release of the 1995 docuseries The Beatles Anthology — now expanded from eight to nine episodes — your Fab Four amuse-bouche.
—Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 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
Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Each pair will be greeted with a complimentary Rosé Spritz, a delicate amuse-bouche of Pecorino Toscano Cloud, honey gel and a dusting of walnuts.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Trick Rider menu: New winter menu and Valentine’s specials, including a complimentary amuse-bouche of Love Shuck oyster, champagne granita and uni.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
But that’s probably just an amuse-bouche, launching a full-size meal.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Consider Disney+'s re-release of the 1995 docuseries The Beatles Anthology — now expanded from eight to nine episodes — your Fab Four amuse-bouche.
—Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 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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This easy appetizer combines olives, egg, and salty salami for a range of flavor.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Diners can enjoy a prix fixe lunch with one appetizer, two entrees, rice, naan, a vegetable of the day and one dessert for $38.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 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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There is also a selection of 30 draft beer cans for $6 each, $7-$9 glasses of wine and cocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just two at-bats, in fact, as a starter for Baltimore last season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Markstrom may have played well enough to become Sweden’s starter, but Filip Gustavsson could get the nod against Latvia.—
Stephen Whyno,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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