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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
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Eleven Madison Park is serving meat again—a sign of American tastes, and of fine-dining hubris.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
So how did Colvin supposedly go from barely tasting the NFL to amassing billions in assets—all within a decade?
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
His classical, sometimes obscure tastes contrasted with Pomeranz’s appreciation for Hollywood blockbusters, making their debates supremely entertaining as well as enlightening.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Eleven Madison Park is serving meat again—a sign of American tastes, and of fine-dining hubris.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.
—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
So how did Colvin supposedly go from barely tasting the NFL to amassing billions in assets—all within a decade?
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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Together, these flavors create a unique local cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to hearty soups.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, a Jeff Ruby burger doesn't need that much enhancing, so while dipping it into Skyline chili was delicious, the sandwich didn't need the extra flavor.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Lovely soft and yet still hearty and crunchy mouthful of flavors that include raspberries, guavas and rosemary.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Return the pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to hit the selection of serious salsas to finish them off to your liking and grab a mezcal from the adjacent ReyRey bar.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Last but certainly not least, beginning September 1, Krispy Kreme is giving fans a chance to win a trip to either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort to experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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What would need to happen for people to experience their leisure as being in no way connected to labor?—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even if a parent is physically present, the child may sense emotional disconnection.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
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But can our bodies sense gut microbe activity in real-time and shift behavior accordingly? Turns out, yes.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's a full beer and cocktail menu along with snacks and bites.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Choose cloth, leather, rubber or anything thick that will protect you from accidental bites, says Chuang.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Equally, many of the goods that Switzerland exports to the US, do not have competitors there (Swiss chocolate, watches and more importantly specialized industrial goods which are used by the likes of Boeing).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Analysts from the likes of JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank and investment bank Jefferies expressed some concern about the second half of the year, though, noting more discounting, high inventories and lagging consumer sentiment.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The property has since undergone a $40 million renovation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His departure also comes after the agency underwent a series of massive job cuts this year, ushered in by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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