PALATES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

palates

noun

plural of palate

as in appetites

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Noun

The government, unable and unwilling to check their most voracious citizens and appetites, failed to tame the frontier.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
To satiate appetites, silver platters of sliders, sushi, and mini pigs in a blanket made their way around the room, as did little bathtubs filled with French fries—perhaps another clue for the upcoming series?

— Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

Groth and Silver Oak were two early favorites, but my tastes have always ranged beyond Napa, including Burgundy, Chablis, Pinot Noir, and Italian whites.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
At that time, the company’s Fisher-Price, Barbie and American Girl brands were struggling to connect with changing consumer tastes and Mattel was reeling from the recent bankruptcy of Toys R Us.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

Contrary to their female counterparts, they are viewed as leaders, pursuing their inherent right to be heard and obtain all their manly desires.

— Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Put yourself in the perspective of your prospective customer, and create a campaign that taps into their desires and their fears, their wants and their needs.

— Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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