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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
If the base model 2025 Toyota Sienna LE is too barebones for your tastes, an upgrade to the XLE trim will cost a total of $44,295.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
The latter sounds like a much better time, at least to my tastes.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The decision marks the latest corporate move in response to evolving consumer tastes and the yearslong crackdown on food additives that began with state lawmakers, particularly those in California.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actor also hinted at his 8-year-old’s musical tastes in another rare comment back in June, while revealing the twins don’t have much knowledge of movie legends.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
His aristocratic tastes are reflected in his various building projects, the remains of which have been excavated.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Make your home smell as delicious as this seasonal treat tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
This is the perfect warm and cozy meal that tastes like home.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
And nothing tastes better than that.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
The result is a fall treat that tastes like caramel apples in candy form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Each classic dish—ponytail-radish kimchi, mung-bean jelly, and pickled mustard greens—tastes fresh and novel.
—Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The most popular drink is the Burnt Creme latte, which tastes like creme brulee.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
No matter how peculiar, everything tastes great at midnight in the desert.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Both a personal coming-of-age story and a snapshot of a transformative era in music and nightlife, the book recounts the elite record producer’s early years, unpacking how his upbringing and family life informed his tastes, ambitions, and eventual path into DJing in ’90s NYC.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
If the base model 2025 Toyota Sienna LE is too barebones for your tastes, an upgrade to the XLE trim will cost a total of $44,295.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
The latter sounds like a much better time, at least to my tastes.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The decision marks the latest corporate move in response to evolving consumer tastes and the yearslong crackdown on food additives that began with state lawmakers, particularly those in California.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actor also hinted at his 8-year-old’s musical tastes in another rare comment back in June, while revealing the twins don’t have much knowledge of movie legends.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
His aristocratic tastes are reflected in his various building projects, the remains of which have been excavated.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Make your home smell as delicious as this seasonal treat tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
In today’s hyper-connected world, where technologies and trends spread instantly, fashion tastes cross borders as seamlessly as soccer, music or film.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
This is the perfect warm and cozy meal that tastes like home.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
And nothing tastes better than that.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
The result is a fall treat that tastes like caramel apples in candy form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Each classic dish—ponytail-radish kimchi, mung-bean jelly, and pickled mustard greens—tastes fresh and novel.
—Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The most popular drink is the Burnt Creme latte, which tastes like creme brulee.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
No matter how peculiar, everything tastes great at midnight in the desert.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The kitchen is open for small bites or a full lunch.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On average, Wisconsin experiences about 23 tornadoes in a year.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The global economy typically experiences ebbs and flows, but the uncertainty of 2025 stands out.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 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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Presenting their favorite characters in more places can mean spreading the wealth and ultimately fueling their appetites for more.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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His appetites and his animosities only deepen.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each one is given veterinary attention and undergoes rehabilitation training.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pu-erh tea undergoes microbial fermentation and has the least potent compounds.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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