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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Halfway through the decade, the 2020s have already marked a significant shift in the Academy’s tastes.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Crafted from soft, flexible silicone and durable stainless steel with smooth silicone tips, these BPA-free straws are built to last without retaining tastes, odors, or wear over time.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
One bite might lean tangy and vinegary, while the next tastes savor or slightly sweet.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Critics of TikTok’s most popular novels cast them as poorly written and appealing to readers with less discerning tastes.
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Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The best Asian music performance and Latin song Grammys reflect how global listening tastes have become in the streaming era as K-pop, reggaeton and regional Mexican music are three of the most popular genres in the world.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
There are some gorgeous designs and garments to suit most tastes.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Tangy, rich, and spicy, this buffalo sauce tastes buttery, despite containing no dairy ingredients.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Made with 100 percent Ontario cream, Slickers County Ice Cream scoops up inventive flavors like Campfire (which tastes just like roasted marshmallows) and Apple Pie, plus fun seasonal selections.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Most artists recognize at this point that spacing projects out by multiple years can be detrimental to their careers, as audiences move on and tastes change quickly.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Southern food that just tastes better.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Noun
As legacy Tex-Mex restaurants shutter their doors and Korean barbecue spots emerge across major American cities, an industry expert said the shift reflects changing consumer tastes rather than the decline of the cuisine.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Halfway through the decade, the 2020s have already marked a significant shift in the Academy’s tastes.
—
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Crafted from soft, flexible silicone and durable stainless steel with smooth silicone tips, these BPA-free straws are built to last without retaining tastes, odors, or wear over time.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
One bite might lean tangy and vinegary, while the next tastes savor or slightly sweet.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Critics of TikTok’s most popular novels cast them as poorly written and appealing to readers with less discerning tastes.
—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The best Asian music performance and Latin song Grammys reflect how global listening tastes have become in the streaming era as K-pop, reggaeton and regional Mexican music are three of the most popular genres in the world.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
There are some gorgeous designs and garments to suit most tastes.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
Avoid tuba that looks too brown or tastes too vinegary.
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Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Tangy, rich, and spicy, this buffalo sauce tastes buttery, despite containing no dairy ingredients.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Made with 100 percent Ontario cream, Slickers County Ice Cream scoops up inventive flavors like Campfire (which tastes just like roasted marshmallows) and Apple Pie, plus fun seasonal selections.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Most artists recognize at this point that spacing projects out by multiple years can be detrimental to their careers, as audiences move on and tastes change quickly.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Southern food that just tastes better.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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Wounds as small as tick bites can attract the flies.
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That all adds up to a lot of bites.
Noun
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.
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And with rising temperatures come slipping appetites.
Verb
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As the Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, people south of the equator in the Southern Hemisphere will go through their winter solstice.
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That gives the north its longest days, while the Southern Hemisphere (which is titled away from the sun) experiences its shortest days.
Verb
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Burn turns quickly on the ball, and Bruno Guimaraes senses an opportunity to drop for the pass in frame two.
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.
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.
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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.
Noun
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
Verb
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
Verb
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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