palates

noun

plural of palate
as in appetites

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  1. appetites
  2. tastes
  3. desires
Noun
  • Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Back as usual are crowd-pleasing events like the competitive Burger Bash, Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and the Grand Tasting Village, which draw big crowds and big appetites.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of appetites
Noun
  • Kwon says this approach encourages diversity, with producers of different ages and backgrounds bringing different tastes into the mix.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His mother wore the latest fashion into her 80s, while his 22-year-old daughter has traditional tastes.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • Vaughn said statehouse Republicans need to find a new path forward that supports Hoosier voters’ desires.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Women’s stories, especially those focused on their desires, have historically been dismissed as unserious, but romance has always had a huge, loyal readership.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of desires
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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