TASTES Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

tastes 1 of 2

noun

plural of taste

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a taste of your dessert

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Relevance

as in likings

positive regard for something trying to develop a taste for classical music

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tastes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of taste

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

Noun

The prototype shows how sights, sounds, smells, and tastes could work together. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 The Beaujolins fully renovated the building in 2001 and have decorated according to their tastes. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 More and more creatives and leaders alike are diving into editorial as a way to convey their opinions on the industry, their creative spirit and information about their personal tastes and to build a community. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Kramer also underscored that Oscars nominations have already begun to reflect the increasingly cosmopolitan tastes of the member base. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 Campbell’s just released its fifth annual State of the Sides Report, which explores how Thanksgiving traditions and tastes are evolving. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Oct. 2026 The final soup tastes like much more than the sum of its parts. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026 Their vastly different theatrical releases make those grosses an imperfect referendum on audience tastes, but the disparity illustrates how differently the industry markets stories about desire. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Instead of a sharp bite, black garlic tastes sweeter, tangier and more savory, with notes often compared to balsamic vinegar, molasses, tamarind, caramel and dried fruit. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 The liquor tastes like synthetic ethanol, but goes down well with the roast lamb, which is succulent. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 Harvest Salad This is the salad that tastes like fall in a bowl. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026 The espresso itself, brewed with the push of a button in about 35 seconds, tastes pleasantly complex and features a satisfyingly heady layer of crema. — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Beef tallow browns better, crisps harder and tastes meatier than what most people reach for by default. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Pad Thai – less the salt and sugar – tastes very different when all the bad stuff is stripped out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The attorneys said detainees have complained about going three to seven hours without water, and about having access only to tap water that tastes like metal and smells like fish. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes

Noun

The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Other bites served through the evening include carne asada tacos, street corn in a cup and mini tamales.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Back as usual are crowd-pleasing events like the competitive Burger Bash, Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and the Grand Tasting Village, which draw big crowds and big appetites.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of appetites

Verb

Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
These findings do not mean that everyone experiences the same amount of bone loss or develops osteoporosis.

— Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiences

Verb

In Obsession’s most horrifying sequence, the audience senses something awful is about to unfold several beats before the frenzy of blunt-force head trauma actually takes place on screen.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Pictures and video are only captured when the camera senses a vehicle going 10 miles per hour or more above the speed limit.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of senses

Noun

Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of mouthfuls

Noun

Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion and make changes to its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including hiding likes and reactions and blocking teens from using extreme makeup filters.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
The show’s conservative leanings have become harder and harder to stomach amid the rise of MAGA — cast members’ donation histories are easier to ignore than their likes on wildly transphobic posts.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of likes

Verb

To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

Plus, their slightly structured silhouette feels more put together than traditional sweatpants, without sacrificing comfort.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Metroid's fate feels equally in the balance right now, and in a world where game studios are closing down and rivals like Microsoft are shrinking their focus to big-hitter franchises, Nintendo could easily let Metroid fall back into obscurity.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026