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
Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
The month of May continues, which means a plethora of sporting options to suit your viewing tastes.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Chicken parmesan has long been the most popular dish, but there are now more burgers on the menu, reflecting the public’s changing tastes.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The Missouri State Fair offers tastes of rock, hip-hop and country on its Grandstand this year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Eberhardt, who is also the founder of Hoplark hop tea, hopes Pattern Break will help set the tone for a new era in craft beer — one that meets consumers’ evolving tastes without giving up on beer entirely.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The restaurant industry is under constant pressure to evolve as tastes and trends change — including how much people are eating.
—Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As the East Tennessee Relais & Châteaux property marks its 50th anniversary this year, local, seasonal heirloom beans and peas are helping define what luxury tastes like in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The machine is positioned not just as a convenience tool, but as a way to create personalized frozen snacks that match specific tastes or nutritional goals.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The result is something one note that tastes more like ketchup than barbecue sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The bold flavor of coffee masks earthy adaptogen tastes well.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Nothing tastes better than homemade sauce.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Noun
They are used to replace the tastes and textures of high-calorie foods while providing fewer calories.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
The month of May continues, which means a plethora of sporting options to suit your viewing tastes.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Chicken parmesan has long been the most popular dish, but there are now more burgers on the menu, reflecting the public’s changing tastes.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The Missouri State Fair offers tastes of rock, hip-hop and country on its Grandstand this year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Eberhardt, who is also the founder of Hoplark hop tea, hopes Pattern Break will help set the tone for a new era in craft beer — one that meets consumers’ evolving tastes without giving up on beer entirely.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The restaurant industry is under constant pressure to evolve as tastes and trends change — including how much people are eating.
—Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As the East Tennessee Relais & Châteaux property marks its 50th anniversary this year, local, seasonal heirloom beans and peas are helping define what luxury tastes like in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The machine is positioned not just as a convenience tool, but as a way to create personalized frozen snacks that match specific tastes or nutritional goals.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Verb
Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The result is something one note that tastes more like ketchup than barbecue sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The bold flavor of coffee masks earthy adaptogen tastes well.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Nothing tastes better than homemade sauce.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In rare cases, it can be spread through rodent bites or scratches, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Trigeminovascular System Activation Initiates Headache Pain The initiation of cortical spreading depression, which is linked to an aura, also activates the trigeminovascular system, a network of nerves and blood vessels in your head that senses pain and sends signals to your brain.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team also found genetic differences between cancers that were able to spread in the heart and those that were not, and identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces the activity of genes linked to proliferation in cancer cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Men’s interests, appetites, jawlines, leg lengths, testosterone levels, and friendships or lack thereof have been the object of feverish media attention in the past couple of years.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the pace, keep moving, and follow what feels expansive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The latest Disney super app concept feels like a solution in search of a problem that nobody wants or needs, according to the Disney Tourist Blog’s Tom Bricker.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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