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
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 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, 16 June 2026
But a time marches on, tastes and trends will vary, and now the martini can be enjoyed in ways never imagined before.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
There are some gorgeous designs and garments to suit most tastes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Freight thieves do have other tastes.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The fun thing about nachos is that they can be customized based on your family’s tastes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Guava tastes better on vacation.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Peeled, boiled, or grilled—shrimp always tastes best when served Southern style.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Knowing when and how to harvest cucumbers properly keeps plants productive and ensures the fruit tastes crisp and fresh.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Framboise liqueur is a very apt addition to the fruit sauce since the intensely sweet spirit tastes like sweet-tart raspberries.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
If the batter tastes good, the resulting cake tastes good.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
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
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, 16 June 2026
But a time marches on, tastes and trends will vary, and now the martini can be enjoyed in ways never imagined before.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
There are some gorgeous designs and garments to suit most tastes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Freight thieves do have other tastes.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The fun thing about nachos is that they can be customized based on your family’s tastes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Verb
That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Guava tastes better on vacation.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Peeled, boiled, or grilled—shrimp always tastes best when served Southern style.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Knowing when and how to harvest cucumbers properly keeps plants productive and ensures the fruit tastes crisp and fresh.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Framboise liqueur is a very apt addition to the fruit sauce since the intensely sweet spirit tastes like sweet-tart raspberries.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
If the batter tastes good, the resulting cake tastes good.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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How to keep disease-carrying ticks at bay The best way to avoid ticks and tick bites is to be vigilant in your surroundings, Foley said, noting that ticks can transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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But then, so are customers’ appetites.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Revisiting asset allocations and risk appetites might get at the heart of what investors are trying to address.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West were still in the lineup and effective, but Elgin Baylor, a high-wire precursor to the likes of Connie Hawkins, Julius Erving, and Michael Jordan, had retired.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With a cellar that includes bottles from the likes of Heitz Cellars, Tor, Dominus, Pahlmeyer, and Vine Hill Ranch, Phillips bought 24 bottles, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, but some of each varietal, including the Sémillon, which his wife Marsha particularly liked.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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