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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
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
In a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night, the Dodgers got their first taste of the challenge that might lie ahead.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Andrew Weil, Flow Space, 8 May 2025
All the more reason to book a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Southern Distilling Company, which sits on 20 acres of farmland.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Prickly Pears Prickly pears are sweet, taste like berries, and are a great source of magnesium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
In a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night, the Dodgers got their first taste of the challenge that might lie ahead.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Verb
Growing vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and dark leafy greens are usually quite easy and taste terrific.
—Andrew Weil, Flow Space, 8 May 2025
All the more reason to book a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Southern Distilling Company, which sits on 20 acres of farmland.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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For decor, Pollock says to let bold colors and spicy details bring the flavor.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Best Time to Visit Zion National Park is open year-round, and each season brings a different flavor of adventure.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Miss Manners has seen people who want to talk through a mouthful of food cover their mouths like this, but not those trying to modulate their voices. Is lowering your volume just too obvious?—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide with a 3% concentration is the concentration sold in most pharmacies. Take a small mouthful of the mixture and tilt your head back.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Sweeten it to your liking with dates, maple syrup, or not at all.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The digital transformation of fashion at the festival represents not just a change in how attendees prepare for the event, but a fundamental shift in how style is experienced, curated, and showcased on the global stage.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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As Florida continues to experience economic growth and an influx of new residents, our energy demands are increasing rapidly.—
Zach Colletti,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The sympathetic nervous system is activated when the body senses a threat, and the adrenal glands release cortisol.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Babies can often pull off some pretty astonishing stuff—like sensing emotions and understanding math—according to several studies.—
Leslie Garisto Pfaff,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The agency says that the disease is carried by mosquito bites, and symptoms include fever, pain, and other flu-like symptoms.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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The baby is a twin, and her twin brother also had bite marks on his feet, officials said.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Hot One: The Celebrity Traitors UK cast finally got its official unveiling, with the likes of Ted Lasso‘s Nick Mohammed, Stephen Fry and Line of Duty‘s Mark Bonnar among the Machiavellian gang.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Celtics star has already undergone surgery to repair the issue, potentially helping to aid his recovery.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The citywide system of tornado sirens was being replaced and had undergone testing Thursday, according to Russell.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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