as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it
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Recent Examples of mouthfuls
But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthfuls
Noun
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Tightly wrap the bites, then return them to the freezer for up to one month.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Mouthfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthfuls. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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