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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
The Mont serves seasonal amuse-bouche or a quick bite to get the palate going.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 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
The menu, which is serve ala carte starts with snack-style amuse-bouches including a sweet shrimp tartlette with crème fraiche, maple, and shiso; uni French toast topped with roasted pepper cream and bone marrow; and crispy but light green bean beignets served three to an order with tarragon sauce.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
If the last campaign was an amuse-bouche, Yamal has brought the full flavor in 2024/25, and there’s still much room for improvement numbers-wise.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 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
Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 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
The menu, which is serve ala carte starts with snack-style amuse-bouches including a sweet shrimp tartlette with crème fraiche, maple, and shiso; uni French toast topped with roasted pepper cream and bone marrow; and crispy but light green bean beignets served three to an order with tarragon sauce.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
If the last campaign was an amuse-bouche, Yamal has brought the full flavor in 2024/25, and there’s still much room for improvement numbers-wise.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 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
Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
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Here are eight of our favorite items available in August, from pantry treats to an easy tailgate appetizer to fanciful, must-have Halloween decor, all under five dollars.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Premiere House tapas bar will offer a menu of shareable appetizers and signature cocktails.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 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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Nicole prepared an antipasto to bring to the party, containing homegrown vegetables and a variety of meats and cheese.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Above, the flybridge measures an even more impressive 660 square feet, and is divided into a rear social area with loose furniture (it can be cleared to make a dance floor), a mid-deck cocktail bar with stools and a retractable television beside a central lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Total alcohol sales of beer, wine, spirits, seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails fell in 2024 for the first time in three years, according to data firm NIQ, but barely—sales dipped less than 1%, from $113.6 billion to $112.9 billion.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Richardson had a 2-2 record through his first four games with the Colts as a starter.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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After heading into camp trying to win a starter’s job, the former second-round pick is now fighting simply to make the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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