1
as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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2
as in likings
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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1
as in experiences
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
an adventurer who has tasted danger and lived to tell the tale
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2
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of tastes
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
As my kids became adolescents, our tastes diverged, yet music remained a bond that crossed our generational divide.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
However, as tastes evolve, so does our perception of what feels fresh and what feels outdated.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Not every region had the same tastes.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The trio bring a variety of flavors and texture, and unite to ensure every bite tastes of sweet and bright berries.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Many of the same design principles apply when choosing the right style to suit your tastes.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
While the music video marks Malone and Reeder’s first collaboration, their simpatico tastes and nature are clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
The jampong was abundant with calamari, octopus and mussels, if a little overboiled for my tastes.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The Lion’s Tail that tastes like if a Jamaican jerk chicken and a Whiskey Sour couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Paired with Korean rice cakes, almost a stick of butter, and a pantry powerhouse sauce (miso, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil), each bowl tastes like a ray of sunshine.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The Gaston Brew tastes remarkably similar to the original Butterbeer drinks sold at Universal theme parks around the world.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sip New Refresher Flavors A new Berry Acai Refreshers adds to the lineup with a drink that tastes like an acai smoothie bowl.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Here is why the liquid in the glass finally tastes like the real thing.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Feb. 2026
This easy pork tenderloin dish takes cues from teriyaki and tastes best if marinated well in advance of cooking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
This naturally leads to reporters questioning how the meat tastes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
However, like most interior design trends, tastes and principles are cyclical, and nothing is ever truly over.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
As my kids became adolescents, our tastes diverged, yet music remained a bond that crossed our generational divide.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
However, as tastes evolve, so does our perception of what feels fresh and what feels outdated.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Not every region had the same tastes.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The trio bring a variety of flavors and texture, and unite to ensure every bite tastes of sweet and bright berries.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Many of the same design principles apply when choosing the right style to suit your tastes.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
While the music video marks Malone and Reeder’s first collaboration, their simpatico tastes and nature are clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
The jampong was abundant with calamari, octopus and mussels, if a little overboiled for my tastes.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Your favorite summertime sandwich tastes just as good in salad form (ahem, pasta salad form).
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The Lion’s Tail that tastes like if a Jamaican jerk chicken and a Whiskey Sour couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Paired with Korean rice cakes, almost a stick of butter, and a pantry powerhouse sauce (miso, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil), each bowl tastes like a ray of sunshine.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The Gaston Brew tastes remarkably similar to the original Butterbeer drinks sold at Universal theme parks around the world.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sip New Refresher Flavors A new Berry Acai Refreshers adds to the lineup with a drink that tastes like an acai smoothie bowl.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Here is why the liquid in the glass finally tastes like the real thing.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Feb. 2026
This easy pork tenderloin dish takes cues from teriyaki and tastes best if marinated well in advance of cooking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
This naturally leads to reporters questioning how the meat tastes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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Get it, before your next TV bites the dust!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.—
Rachael Seidler,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Finch senses the team figuring itself out as well.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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If a significant bloc of them begins to resist the preferences of the Revolutionary Guard or the remnants of Khamenei’s inner circle, that will signal that the clerical establishment senses the wind shifting.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 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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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The story of this special salad that captured the appetites of Nashvillians and the imagination of chefs traces its roots to a Frenchman named Xavier Francis Faucon.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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DeLuca spent time arguing that school funding, which is the biggest reason for high property taxes, is an ongoing problem with the hungry financial appetites of some districts to always ask the maximum and criticized the plethora of school districts.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Compared to other hotels this feels much more discreet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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