palates

Definition of palatesnext
plural of palate
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Noun
  • As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.
    Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
  • Men’s interests, appetites, jawlines, leg lengths, testosterone levels, and friendships or lack thereof have been the object of feverish media attention in the past couple of years.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Written and directed by Chen Sicheng and starring Jiang Long and Qi Xi, the story follows a man who survives a suicide attempt and becomes a caregiver in a cancer ward, eventually helping terminally ill patients fulfill their deepest desires.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
  • So, judging by the engagement over the past week, with the WNBA preseason schedule underway, the conversation seemed to be curated by the kind of fan who prefers their most cynical and angry desires to be served with a side of hoops.
    Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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