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 The official tasting notes describe aromas of caramel and vanilla on the nose, followed by sweet caramel, charred oak, and more vanilla on the palate, ending with a long, velvety caramel finish. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 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
  • This easy-to-wear shorts set with practical pockets and a drawstring waist comes in an array of colors to mix, match, and personalize to your liking.
    — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • The living space was open, with the living room, dining area and kitchen lined up in a row — maybe a little too open for the family’s liking.
    — Gabe Castro-Root, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • Keen owners can tweak compression and rebound rates separately to suit their preference or a particular circuit.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • Aniston occasionally wears a mini dress to show off her toned gams, but her preference for maxi styles is undeniable.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of preference
Noun
  • Irritability and low energy and a knife-sharp craving for isolation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • Barnes & Noble is back from the dead; so is the indie bookstore, buoyed by a post-pandemic craving for in-person events and non-algorithmic recommendations.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Definition of craving
Noun
  • For years, the Royals have searched for a quality outfielder, and that desire remains.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of desire
Noun
  • The new law also now requires any presumptive large-scale data center to receive a public hearing from its local water management district before the district can issue a water use permit.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of use
Noun
  • Scattered on the dunes, the surviving population of Gaza was reduced to bare existence, subject to unrelenting hunger and thirst under the ever-present hum of killer drones and bomber jets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Stay hydrated in the heat Summer heat raises the body’s fluid needs, and thirst is often mistaken for hunger.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of thirst

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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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