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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche
As a little amuse-bouche, Universal will rerelease 2001’s The Mummy Returns in theaters nationwide on March 27, 2026, to mark that film’s 25th anniversary.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
One Battle and Marty Supreme were mostly awards feasts with an amuse-bouche of box-office points.
—Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
One Battle and Marty Supreme were mostly awards feasts with an amuse-bouche of box-office points.
—Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
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Felina serves unique appetizers and eight different thin-crust, six-slice pizzas.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Think of it as a jazz appetizer from one of the music’s most fearless and celebrated voices.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 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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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Other related experiences include Harmonic Heat Therapy in The Ritz-Carlton Spa and a Smoke & Strings four-course tasting menu with cocktail pairings at Burlock Coast.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most of the trouble on this night came from starter Ryan Johnson’s inability to find the strike zone and the defense’s problems converting two plays that should have been made.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami starter Chris Paddack (0-1) pitched four innings, giving up eight runs and eight hits on 79 pitches.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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