Synonyms of tastes

tastes 1 of 2

noun

plural of taste

1

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food

I'll just have a taste of your dessert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bites
• mouthfuls
• nibbles
• snacks
• morsels
• tidbits
• nuggets
• bits
• appetizers
• noisettes
• medallions
• canapés
• licks
• collops
• scruples
• touches
• suspicions
• snippets
• gulps
• chews
• dashes
• particles
• noshes
• hints
• shreds
• crumbs
• flecks
• scraps
• sprinklings
• pinches
• dribbles
• swallows
• spots
• specks
• driblets
• laps
• drops
• motes
• nubbins
• snips
• hors d'oeuvres
• tittles
• dabs
• swigs
• smidgens
• traces

2

as in likings

positive regard for something

trying to develop a taste for classical music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• appetites
• likes
• preferences
• cravings
• enthusiasms
• desires
• thirsts
• uses
• tendencies
• relishes
• partialities
• passions
• fancies
• interests
• shines
• love affairs
• loves
• prejudices
• longings
• favors
• weaknesses
• biases
• teeth
• palates
• inclinations
• leanings
• propensities
• yens
• bents
• gustoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hatreds
• dislikes
• distastes
• aversions
• disgusts
• loathings
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

tastes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of taste

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experiences
• undergoes
• has
• feels
• endures
• sees
• knows
• witnesses
• suffers
• sustains
• goes through
• encounters
• passes
• receives
• meets
• accepts
• digests
• assimilates

2

as in senses

to have a vague awareness of

by your language I can taste that something is wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senses
• feels
• smells
• sees
• notices
• perceives
• hears
• scents
• sights
• eyes
• looks (at)
• expects
• realizes
• notes
• views
• remarks
• anticipates
• learns
• witnesses
• discovers
• beholds
• finds out
• regards
• distinguishes
• suspects
• observes
• guesses
• foresees
• discerns
• spies
• supposes
• presumes
• espies
• ascertains
• assumes
• catches on (to)
• speculates
• descries
• divines
• surmises
• foreknows
• conjectures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tastes

Noun

The channel initially focused on rock music, reflecting both the tastes of its founders and the limited number of videos available. — Kara Rogers Britannica Editors July 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Christie’s, as always, is willing to adapt to the tastes of their clients, but the auction house also has multiple strategies for wooing tech wealth and trying to convert them to fine art. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026

There, her family created Chinese dishes to the tastes of Puerto Rico, fusing the two cuisines. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

On the other side of the spectrum, some customers say that the blondie bars are a little dry for their tastes. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Options range from luxurious settings to lively social scenes, catering to diverse tastes with craft cocktails and gourmet bites. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This tastes like a slice of super-ripe, extra-sweet pineapple. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Curtis said the chain is testing menu items like Whopper Bites and protein-forward bowls, partly to accommodate the shifting tastes of GLP-1 users. — Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026

There’s been a resurgence in vintage novelty t-shirts, merch tops, and of course, soccer jerseys, and bigger t-shirts just give you more room to signal your tastes, your interests, your team. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026

Verb

As with any kind of cooking, how a dish tastes is all in how it is cooked. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

The result is fresh, bright and unmistakably summery—a milk punch that tastes very little like milk, but could not exist without it. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Growing cucamelons is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy a unique fruit that tastes like cucumber with a hint of lime. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

While fresh and bright, this juice smells and tastes very much like apple juice. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

The best part is that the meal is easy enough for a work night, but tastes special enough for a Sunday supper. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

For some, nostalgia tastes like cotton candy, holiday cookies, or your favorite comfort meal. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

The bottle performs an automatic 10-second cleaning cycle every two hours when charged, keeping it free of musty odors and tastes thanks to a UV-C LED light built into the cap. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Swirl it into Greek yogurt for a breakfast that tastes like peak peach season. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026