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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
Starting with the amuse-bouche, every dish is not only beautiful but also palate-pleasing.
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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
All of these are mere amuse-bouches in preparation for the main course, in which Hunt manages to stowaway on a biplane, commandeer it, then jump onto a second biplane and hang on to the wing while swooping up to 8000 feet.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The new suites are 25% larger than the standard United Polaris offering and have privacy doors, an extra ottoman seat, exclusive meal options and a caviar amuse-bouche service.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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
All of these are mere amuse-bouches in preparation for the main course, in which Hunt manages to stowaway on a biplane, commandeer it, then jump onto a second biplane and hang on to the wing while swooping up to 8000 feet.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The new suites are 25% larger than the standard United Polaris offering and have privacy doors, an extra ottoman seat, exclusive meal options and a caviar amuse-bouche service.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
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Try the salmon tart, foie gras terrine, or kampachi crudo as an appetizer but save room for beef short rib Wellington, Japanese Kobe, American wagyu, or Australian wagyu steaks.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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A bit of extra Cajun seasoning and fresh scallions in the boudin mixture ensures that this appetizer is extra flavorful and savory.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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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Some lost their sight or fell into comas after drinking famous Brazilian caipirinhas, vodka tonics and other clear cocktails.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The minibar alone was a work of art—literally—hand-painted by Austrian artist Marie Hartig to resemble a still life and stocked with local treats, such as Bad Ischl pastilles and bottled cocktails from the Farthofer distillery.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bigger issue is the Texas A&M defense, which was assaulted by a Notre Dame offense still figuring it out with a first-year starter at quarterback.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Okunlola has split time at left guard with starter Matt McCoy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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