PALATES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

palates

noun

plural of palate

as in appetites

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Noun

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Still, if Gen Alpha has similar tastes to Gen Z, the show will win over a new generation of kids while offering a Lisa Frank-esque idea of what high school could be.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

By the end, Bobby begins to have his own wants, curiosities and desires, Luster said — all filtered through a desperation to help and connect with Dina.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Campaigns have never been more subject to the desires of the wealthy.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

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