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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Memphis' 2026 food calendar offers something for all tastes.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Jan. 2026
Using artificial flavors and sweeteners, these foods are designed for more palatable tastes and longer shelf life.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Use your natural diplomacy to propose a fair win, like choosing a playlist for the commute that marries the tastes of all passengers.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to popularity and changing tastes, organizers have also added more specialty categories over the years for people who raise yaks, alpacas, llamas and other less-traditional Western livestock.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Some GPCRs are designed to detect sweet tastes.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Josephine’s former guidance counselor recalls that words, tastes, and colors would sometimes get mixed up in her head—episodes that left her distressed and that the counselor never understood.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
From bartenders in Virginia-Highland to servers in Alpharetta, several employees of food and drink businesses reported customers complaining about water that tastes like mildew.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Mango tastes great in savory meals or side dishes, such as tacos, salads, vegetable slaw, or salsa, notes Shah.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The stew tastes even better the second day.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged.
—Samantha Leal, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Pairs perfectly with cornbread, Count on Gram for preparing a classic Southern recipe that tastes and feels like home.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, this still tastes like a very old bourbon, but the tannic oak flavors are soft and not overpowering.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
If your tastes swing more to the chocolate side of the scale, try these Chocolate Kiss Cookies on Valentine's Day instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Memphis' 2026 food calendar offers something for all tastes.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Jan. 2026
Using artificial flavors and sweeteners, these foods are designed for more palatable tastes and longer shelf life.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Use your natural diplomacy to propose a fair win, like choosing a playlist for the commute that marries the tastes of all passengers.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to popularity and changing tastes, organizers have also added more specialty categories over the years for people who raise yaks, alpacas, llamas and other less-traditional Western livestock.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Some GPCRs are designed to detect sweet tastes.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Josephine’s former guidance counselor recalls that words, tastes, and colors would sometimes get mixed up in her head—episodes that left her distressed and that the counselor never understood.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Hundreds of years later, the land’s production is still peak; everything that comes out of the ground tastes like it was crafted in a lab to maximize flavor and depth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
From bartenders in Virginia-Highland to servers in Alpharetta, several employees of food and drink businesses reported customers complaining about water that tastes like mildew.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Mango tastes great in savory meals or side dishes, such as tacos, salads, vegetable slaw, or salsa, notes Shah.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The stew tastes even better the second day.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged.
—Samantha Leal, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Pairs perfectly with cornbread, Count on Gram for preparing a classic Southern recipe that tastes and feels like home.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, this still tastes like a very old bourbon, but the tannic oak flavors are soft and not overpowering.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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The owner suffered a gunshot wound to his leg, along with several dog bites.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Another snap showed Martin and Short having a chaotic kiki in between bites.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Finney’s sister Gwen experiences psychic visions that might help locate him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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The region typically experiences five to 10 freezing nights in January, along with at least one night where temperatures fall below 25 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.—
Nick Bowlin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Her character, Zosia, may have had to honor Carol Sturka’s (Rhea Seehorn) request for an atom bomb, but based on their parting glance, Wydra still senses some indecision from Carol about this manner of escalation.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Dec. 2025
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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The sheer audacity of the recent Louvre heist has whetted us readers’ appetites for heist stories—space heists, all the better!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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Under the hood, the GLE range is broad enough to satisfy a lot of appetites.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In milder locations where the ground doesn’t freeze or undergoes freeze-thaw cycles, water deeply about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Each device undergoes extensive testing and must be approved by a senior member of our beauty team prior to appearing in Allure.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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