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Recent Examples of palate
The classic seasonings are paprika, cumin and chili powder, so the sauce isn’t exceptionally fiery, just warm on the palate.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
There is bright acidity in the mid palate and flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, red plum, and freshly leafy herbs all deftly wrapped in velvety soft tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
That palate would hit its stride when Hayes landed in Orlando in 1996, chasing a new life — and love.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
There is bright acidity in the mid palate and flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, red plum, and freshly leafy herbs all deftly wrapped in velvety soft tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
That palate would hit its stride when Hayes landed in Orlando in 1996, chasing a new life — and love.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
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Situated on the basement floor of an historic bank building in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, it was designed to re-create the look, feel and taste of a 1960s-1980s trailer parks, with retro furniture, vintage trailers, diner booths and garage sale décor.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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But beyond filling our stomachs, delis keep traditions alive and give us a taste of hometown nostalgia.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s not much appetite among other top Republicans, either.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While this trope can take on a sexist tinge, considering many men use it to mock, criticize, or dismiss legitimate female frustration (or even pain), there is definitely some truth to the idea that women can experience changes in appetite in the days leading up to that time of the month.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2026
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There aren't nearly enough pirate shows on TV for our liking, but this swashbuckling adventure drama more than scratches that itch.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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With his James Bond 1990 vibe, Colin is the partner one instinctively prefers, unless one has a natural liking for Eagle Scout types.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cost-of-living concerns are driving voter preferences, with affordability emerging as a defining issue that could shape the election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s taste for meat goes beyond personal preference and into the policy realm.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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This can further promote sugar cravings in times of stress.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Butterbeer Season returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a dozen ways to satisfy your Butterbeer cravings as the movie theme park celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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And though there was no thought of the band continuing as Joy Division with another singer, there was a strong desire to continue playing together.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2026
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There is also bipartisan desire for a briefing on Iran, although Kim said a public hearing is more important.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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That year, employees at Alphabet's Google protested the Pentagon's use of the company's AI to analyze drone footage, straining relations between Silicon Valley and Washington.—
Andrea Shalal,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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For most healthy adults, drinking to satisfy thirst is a good rule of thumb.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s thirst for attention began in childhood.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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