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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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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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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The lineups run the gamut of musical styles and tastes.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
It’s also warmed by the collaborative spirit of the farm families — particularly the women — and rocks things up considerably when its central characters move to town, where many of the young women get their first tastes of (relative) independence.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 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
The Old State House’s Summer Music Series began last week and continues with Inner Groove, a classic rock cover band with diverse tastes and even a few original songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
As a plant family, legumes come in a variety of tastes and textures.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 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
Freight thieves do have other tastes.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The lineups run the gamut of musical styles and tastes.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
It’s also warmed by the collaborative spirit of the farm families — particularly the women — and rocks things up considerably when its central characters move to town, where many of the young women get their first tastes of (relative) independence.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 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
The Old State House’s Summer Music Series began last week and continues with Inner Groove, a classic rock cover band with diverse tastes and even a few original songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
As a plant family, legumes come in a variety of tastes and textures.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Verb
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 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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The practice began to specialize in a range of areas from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to bicycles, slip and falls, and even dog bites.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Copperhead bites can cause serious symptoms, including difficulty breathing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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
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To walk the lot and the neighboring Culver Theater, taking in panels and hearing the views of participants was to fully appreciate the intensity of creative appetites for exploring AI.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 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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Zverev’s Win Coming into the tournament, Zverev had reached 16 major quarterfinals, 10 major semifinals and three major finals with no championships—always shut out by the likes of Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner on the biggest stages.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
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The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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