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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Daily rituals like the evening wine reception (local pours are paired with elevated light bites) accentuate the former boarding house’s welcoming warmth.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At Nobu by the Beach, Nobu favorites are translated into poolside bites served straight to your recliner or private cabana.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The culinary lens also helps Jordan maintain relevance amid shifting consumer tastes.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the early 1900s, the region launched Neiman Marcus, a luxury store that catered to the tastes of local cotton and oil barons.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Mouthfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthfuls. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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