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Recent Examples of palate
From the sweet-smokey brisket to the spice that kicks up this classic mac and cheese recipe, your palate will take a trip to the South.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Though piano called to her from a tender age (5, to be exact), Meels never allowed her palate to be defined by a singular creative route.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This decade’s addition of awards for African artists, dance-pop recordings, and, just this year, traditional country albums spreads acclaim and opportunities around a wider palate of nominees.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
They're known for their meat, vegetarian selections, and sushi, so there’s something for every palate.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Though piano called to her from a tender age (5, to be exact), Meels never allowed her palate to be defined by a singular creative route.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This decade’s addition of awards for African artists, dance-pop recordings, and, just this year, traditional country albums spreads acclaim and opportunities around a wider palate of nominees.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
They're known for their meat, vegetarian selections, and sushi, so there’s something for every palate.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
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As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Consumers have shifted their tastes and preferences for buying luxury brands amid the rise of digital shopping and fashion houses opening their own retail spots.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The audience’s appetite for it seems insatiable.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two 25-year-olds, Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo, accounted for around £190m of that sum, but in general, there was a greater appetite to spend big on players for whom resale value will be difficult to achieve.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once the pork is about 80 percent browned to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes, add the garlic.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Gatsby Africa’s insights from those on the ground show that Kenya’s grip on growth is tenuous and largely dependent upon the duty-free benefits afforded by the preference program.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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At 6-foot-10, Šarić could help the Bulls redistribute their size toward bigger lineups, which have become a preference of the front office this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The differences were especially pronounced in the evenings, when cravings tend to peak.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That said, your craving for quiet could conflict with a task request, so some trade-offs might be necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Clinton, whose relationship with Epstein has been subject to public scrutiny, said his desire for a public hearing is out of respect for Epstein’s victims and claimed Comer, who presides over the committee, is using Clinton as a political pawn.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The launch will showcase the founder’s desire to introduce something new to the luxury aviation space.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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It was shared with the AP on condition that the news organization not identify the country whose peacekeepers compiled the findings for internal use by their senior command.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Send Help gives its beleaguered office-worker protagonist a thirst for blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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But at this point, the trend’s persistence and the thirst with which its products are consumed suggest a more profound connection between these stories and their audience.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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