TASTES Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

tastes 1 of 2

noun

plural of taste

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a taste of your dessert

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as in likings

positive regard for something trying to develop a taste for classical music

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tastes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of taste

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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as in senses

to have a vague awareness of by your language I can taste that something is wrong

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Noun

After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026 Her taramosalata comes streaked with squid ink, and octopus arrives caramelized in petimezi, the grape must syrup that turns up across Cycladic kitchens but tastes distinctly of Tinos here. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Kenyon partnered with Shuenemeyer -- a horticulturist with an eye for history and a tongue for unique tastes -- to try to repopulate the orchard with new trees grown from grafts of the few remiaing trees still growing in the orchard. — Kevin Strong, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Changing tastes in comedy have affected how multicams are edited. — Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Fall Dog Treats These cozy seasonal dog treats are made with simple organic ingredients, gently oven baked in small batches for a soft, flavorful reward inspired by the comforting tastes of fall. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 As a result, for instance, wine production is decreasing globally, not just because of changing tastes but because heat, drought, and increasingly unstable weather are disrupting this ancient crop and craft. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 Things have slowed and changed in these towns in recent decades, but livermush remains a fixture of local tastes and main street celebrations. — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Even if none of the above appeals to your particular travel tastes, Pavel reminds that an oceanside pit stop is, and always has been, good for the soul. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

What Customers Think Customers agree that the Sparkling Orange Flavor Espresso Tonic tastes exactly like a chocolate orange. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Somehow, everything that’s cooked or baked in them tastes so much better! — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 The Padres and their fans are a proud bunch, but humble pie tastes good when the other option is having to beat the Dodgers in National League West race. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 As with any kind of cooking, how a dish tastes is all in how it is cooked. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026 The result is fresh, bright and unmistakably summery—a milk punch that tastes very little like milk, but could not exist without it. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026 Growing cucamelons is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy a unique fruit that tastes like cucumber with a hint of lime. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 The bottle performs an automatic 10-second cleaning cycle every two hours when charged, keeping it free of musty odors and tastes thanks to a UV-C LED light built into the cap. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes

Noun

The family-friendly pool is fantastic, with drinks and bites for those who want to camp out there all day, and there’s plenty to explore, from the chef’s garden to the American Poet’s Maze on-site.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Those are followed by snack bites (+28%) and cereal bars (+20%).

— Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

The annual dining crawl features two routes with at least 10 stops, though those with big appetites can choose to do both.

— Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Things have changed, and the market has started to punish big tech companies with seemingly endless appetites for more compute.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of appetites

Verb

That’s because dishwashers are equipped with something called a turbidity sensor that basically senses the murkiness of the water and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Perhaps this season can serve as a bit of vindication for Marmol, who senses a shift in how his fan base perceives him.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of senses

Noun

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
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

Definition of mouthfuls

Noun

Most of these posts and videos barely get any attention, racking up only, at best, a few hundred likes and a few thousand views.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Krukow says ‘thank you’ to fans Fans have swarmed to support Krukow, with hundreds of positive comments and thousands of likes filling up the various social media posts announcing his retirement.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels.

— Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

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