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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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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
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
There are several types of spinach, which vary by shape, texture, and taste.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
However, as tastes evolve, so does our perception of what feels fresh and what feels outdated.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
High-Protein Smoothie Smoothies are delicious, easy to digest and taste especially good in the summer.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
There are several types of spinach, which vary by shape, texture, and taste.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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But the magic lies in Chipotle’s chicken choice (thighs, which deliver more flavor, fat, and juiciness than chicken breasts) and the marinade (which is warm and smoky thanks to chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and ancho chile powder).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The yeast in particular gives them that signature bready flavor.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The style of the new cars are more to his liking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nicolas Datiche | Lightrocket | Getty Images AI tools may also struggle with real-world nuances that experienced travel planners account for.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The city has experienced no incidents or safety concerns, according to an October letter from Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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By the end of his round, Berger could sense what lay ahead.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wisconsin Watch is a member of the Gigafact program, newsrooms across the US that deliver bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its awards success was starting to be positioned as retribution after questionable coverage of its initial victories from the likes of Variety and other white power structures that have a reputation for devaluing Blackness.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Watson, who signed a three-year contract that includes $34 million in guarantees, could be just as important with his 6-foot-2 and nearly 200-pound frame offering the stature to contend with the likes of new divisional foe Mike Evans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Preparations before the strike Taleghan 2 underwent significant reinforcement in the months leading up to the strike.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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As a leader in the eyewear sector, Safilo Group underwent a major strategic turnaround — and in 2024, the eyewear group achieved a balance between its home brands and licensees within its brand portfolio.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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