palate

noun

Definition of palatenext
as in taste

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Recent Examples of palate If a palate is your personal experience and record of taste, mine was formed more through seeking flavors pushed to the brink than detecting delicate intricacies. — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 From frosty slushies to crumbles and cakes, there’s a peach treat here for every palate. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Rumors — unconfirmed — swirled that Amazon would take it over for a new Treasure Valley distribution hub, with preliminary drawing rendered in the Seattle giant’s color palate. — Mark Dee july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 The goal is for salting to become muscle memory, your fingers an extension of your brain and your palate. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for palate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
  1. taste
  2. appetite
  3. liking
  4. preference
  5. craving
  6. desire
  7. use
  8. thirst
Noun
  • Fermented dry and finished with a touch of tropical sweetness, each sip delivers fruit-forward taste.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • Just be sure to rinse your produce with fresh water afterwards to get rid of any leftover baking soda taste.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • The appetite for larger compounds has become so voracious that Chad Carroll of Compass says requests for them have become a regular part of his business.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Coffee that interferes with sleep may indirectly damage cardiovascular health, since inadequate sleep can adversely affect blood pressure, appetite, glucose regulation and overall well-being.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • Then, the arsenal's not robust enough for my liking, featuring a fastball iteration ~80% of the time (four-seam, cutter, sinker).
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • If the black option isn’t to your liking, opt for the red or cream colors.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Fed chairman devoted a fair amount of time to discussing his preference for markets to trade on economic data, as opposed to Fed policy.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of preference
Noun
  • Families also can choose from five diverse restaurants, while stations for broths and ice cream satisfy other cravings.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of craving
Noun
  • In the Public Employment Relations Board filing, SEIU Local 1000 shared its desire to make suggestions on AI and technology that could affect employment matters, such as pay, productivity expectations, schedules and working conditions.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • His three-day sentencing hearing featured emotional victim impact statements, tapes of his confessions to police and insights into his twisted desire for infamy and obsession with school shooters.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of desire
Noun
  • AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Rodríguez has even written to King Charles III, asking for the gold to be released for use in reconstruction efforts, though as a constitutional monarch he does not get involved in political disputes.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of use
Noun
  • Vuskovic’s thirst to improve is accompanied by a temperament to deal with setbacks, indicating a maturity beyond his years.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Garner’s original no-ice, pint-glass version is perfect for an anytime thirst quencher.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of thirst

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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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