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as in flavor
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
I can't stand the taste of cherry-flavored cough syrup
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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of taste
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
However, Mary was fond of customizing her jewelry pieces to make them into something new and more to her taste.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In my opinion, everything tastes better outside, so grab this dining set that seats six people and works great for alfresco dinners.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Inspired by wetland plants like mangroves, 12-year-old Ella Barth and Esme Tsai’s prototype glass funnel uses layers of coffee filter paper, gravel, sand, ion exchange resin, charcoal and cotton, mimicking a natural filtration process to help rid local tap water of its chalky taste.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
However, Mary was fond of customizing her jewelry pieces to make them into something new and more to her taste.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Verb
From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In my opinion, everything tastes better outside, so grab this dining set that seats six people and works great for alfresco dinners.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Chocolate-banana, double fudge and island coconut are among the flavors that didn't make it.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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When everything is cooked to your liking, toss in some optional fresh spinach and shredded cheese.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, Makenna has taken a liking to the game that defined her mother’s upbringing.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to research developed by the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER), all 10 cities saw a larger cost of living increase between 2020 and 2025 compared to Los Angeles, with some cities experiencing twice as much of an increase.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Consumers also seem to sense that.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Witnesses to the downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen wounded as nightclubs closed on K Street sensed trouble in the moments before the shots were fired.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This can occur with or without skin markings, which may be mistaken for seemingly benign culprits like bug bites or an allergic reaction.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In the study, patients taking the drug lived longer compared to those undergoing chemotherapy.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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The bruise was first revealed when Judge underwent testing on the team’s off day on Monday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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