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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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The menu also includes deep-dish, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers, wings, salads and soup, as well as an extensive beer lineup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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For an easy appetizer, serve the shrimp with toothpicks and the honey-garlic sauce for dipping.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
6 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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Outfitted with the largest telescope and first overwater observatory in the Indian Ocean, there’s arguably no better place on earth to lay back and observe while letting some strong, innovative cocktails transport you to a galaxy far, far away.—
Paul Rubio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But does deGrom have enough volume, as a starter, to get elected?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Senior guard Rashad King filled in as a starter like before.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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