palates

Definition of palatesnext
plural of palate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palates
Noun
  • The portions may feel modest for those with bigger appetites or especially active lifestyles.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Thankfully, no nighttime cookies or chocolates await kids to destroy little appetites, and their folks’ patience.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Made mainly with frozen vegetables and a few pantry items, plus lean stew meat, this chunky and robust soup tastes like more than the sum of its parts.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Therefore, its tastes and preferences carry enormous weight.
    Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the object of all my desires.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Their desires are numerous and ambiguous and require a great deal of detail to describe.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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