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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
When my brother and I visited, the amuse-bouche was a sumptuous ham-and-cheese croquette followed by onion soup.
—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
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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
When my brother and I visited, the amuse-bouche was a sumptuous ham-and-cheese croquette followed by onion soup.
—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
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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Pantry staples come together to create one of the South's favorite appetizers.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This matzo ball soup recipe serves eight generously (two balls each) but can easily stretch to 16 smaller appetizer portions.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 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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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All three hits came Michael Lorenzen, who Italy manager Francisco Cervelli originally announced as the team’s starter for the semifinal before changing course and having Aaron Nola begin the game on the mound.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Senior goalkeeper Lauren Korioth is a four-year starter.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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