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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
According to Veit, the idea that kids are naturally neophobic, or wary of new tastes, is a myth.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Experiment with some of the breads discussed in this article to see what tastes and works best for you.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
The hotel caters to a wide range of tastes with six restaurants and bars, including the Hong Kong branch of the famous celebrity hotspot Nobu, which serves up Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
In many international markets, the prestige films that do well at festivals and have appeal in the West aren’t much watched in their home countries, where genre fare — which tends not to work for international tastes — dominates.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
But wine lovers whose tastes run toward the New World are more or less on their own, with many buying cases from Napa or Sonoma that don’t realize their potential for years.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Now it’s owned by a dairy cooperative but for decades, the Stueve family catered to local tastes and habits, like drive-through dairy windows.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Banana water tastes more like a diluted banana smoothie and is typically made using nutrient-dense banana varieties, not the common Cavendish bananas found in grocery stores.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The best butter coats pasta evenly, melts smoothly, and tastes rich without feeling greasy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
And, most importantly, the whiskey tastes different from others in the Iberian Series—which, after all, is the whole point of using different cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
The post-race electrolyte swill tastes like champagne.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Hey, to the desperately thirsty, even a sip from a mud puddle tastes good.
—Greg Cote
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
When a mosquito comes and bites him, the bug immediately tastes the spice in his blood and flies away only to combust moments later.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Michigan residents, particularly those in Metro Detroit, not only adopted the treat as a local favorite but promoted the idea to a wider audience and invented cultural crossover tastes.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
According to Veit, the idea that kids are naturally neophobic, or wary of new tastes, is a myth.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Experiment with some of the breads discussed in this article to see what tastes and works best for you.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
The hotel caters to a wide range of tastes with six restaurants and bars, including the Hong Kong branch of the famous celebrity hotspot Nobu, which serves up Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
In many international markets, the prestige films that do well at festivals and have appeal in the West aren’t much watched in their home countries, where genre fare — which tends not to work for international tastes — dominates.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
But wine lovers whose tastes run toward the New World are more or less on their own, with many buying cases from Napa or Sonoma that don’t realize their potential for years.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Now it’s owned by a dairy cooperative but for decades, the Stueve family catered to local tastes and habits, like drive-through dairy windows.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The result is something that tastes like fruit, not food coloring.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Banana water tastes more like a diluted banana smoothie and is typically made using nutrient-dense banana varieties, not the common Cavendish bananas found in grocery stores.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The best butter coats pasta evenly, melts smoothly, and tastes rich without feeling greasy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
And, most importantly, the whiskey tastes different from others in the Iberian Series—which, after all, is the whole point of using different cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
The post-race electrolyte swill tastes like champagne.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Hey, to the desperately thirsty, even a sip from a mud puddle tastes good.
—Greg Cote
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
When a mosquito comes and bites him, the bug immediately tastes the spice in his blood and flies away only to combust moments later.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Common Problems Abelia is a low maintenance shrub that experiences few problems when properly sited in the landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One senses the slow seething just below his surface.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Thankfully, no nighttime cookies or chocolates await kids to destroy little appetites, and their folks’ patience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over the past couple of years, as millions of Americans began taking these GLP-1s — and as appetites have shrunk — restaurants started to notice.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sapphie still undergoes scans every six months to make sure the cancer has not returned.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Eight years after launching her eponymous cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, the makeup artist feels more self-assured than ever.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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