pates

Definition of patesnext
plural of pate
as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth plopped a cap on his bald pate

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Noun
  • Following the defeat, the players didn’t hang their heads.
    Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Moore showed off her show-stopping red carpet style at the 2026 WWD Style Awards that same evening, turning heads in a side boob-baring black halterneck Gucci dress with a completely open back and sheer skirt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The study used high-resolution CT scans of eight novel Najash skulls to map out early snake anatomy.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Kelson’s continuously growing temple, trees festooned with bones around a central tower of skulls, serves as a tribute to all the dead, including the zombies.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The building boom only increased when Amazon moved its headquarters from Beacon Hill to a series of buildings that are all within walking distance of the hotel, including Amazon’s Spheres, the glass domes breaking up an expanse of office buildings.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But for all you who aren’t a fan of olives, other options include seasonal veggies, salad, giant beans or a marinated beet salad.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Include fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • For instance, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and chocolate are more prone to oxidation, which can lead to rancid flavors or a gritty texture.
    Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Cheeses, meat, and veggies are layered between the soft noodles.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This hearty make-ahead brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles, and cottage cheese.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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