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
ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Over the next 250 years, a succession of owners renovated it, each leaving behind traces of their own tastes and priorities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Even as your tastes changed, your favorite leggings remained a constant.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
Stone Ashe Vineyards While many wineries pay homage to the beauty and tastes of Italy, Stone Ashe Vineyards’ inspiration was to replicate the feel of Bordeaux, France.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
This method allows your living room to evolve and reflect gifts, new tastes, or a growing family.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Millstream, which already makes soft drinks and cider, acknowledged that the acquisition of 5-year-old Kismet reflects changing times in the beer industry, which has seen a shakeout as consumer tastes shift from alcohol to lighter beverages.
—Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
Free admission with food available for purchase as tastes ranging from $2-$10.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The good news is that this does not have to mean obscure powders, expensive berries flown in from Japan, or a breakfast that tastes like punishment.
—Siya Bhambwani, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The food tastes a little better.
—Noah Furtado, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
The result is squash casserole that actually tastes like squash, not just cheese and butter.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
But life tastes sweeter nowadays.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
This new restaurant next to the 74-year-old Silver Wheel roller skating rink on Grants Lane serves breakfast and lunch that tastes home-cooked with dessert that is worth a stop alone.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For 1 in 23 people, Tuesday is also brown, tilted to the left, and tastes metallic.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
And that kind of movie almost always tastes rotten — no matter how long it’s been sitting in theaters.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
And there are hundreds of sets by smaller artists who are unlikely to be known to even fans with the most obscure tastes.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Over the next 250 years, a succession of owners renovated it, each leaving behind traces of their own tastes and priorities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Even as your tastes changed, your favorite leggings remained a constant.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
Stone Ashe Vineyards While many wineries pay homage to the beauty and tastes of Italy, Stone Ashe Vineyards’ inspiration was to replicate the feel of Bordeaux, France.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
This method allows your living room to evolve and reflect gifts, new tastes, or a growing family.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Millstream, which already makes soft drinks and cider, acknowledged that the acquisition of 5-year-old Kismet reflects changing times in the beer industry, which has seen a shakeout as consumer tastes shift from alcohol to lighter beverages.
—Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
Free admission with food available for purchase as tastes ranging from $2-$10.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Does a Sharkarita count as something that tastes like home in San Jose?
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The good news is that this does not have to mean obscure powders, expensive berries flown in from Japan, or a breakfast that tastes like punishment.
—Siya Bhambwani, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The food tastes a little better.
—Noah Furtado, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
The result is squash casserole that actually tastes like squash, not just cheese and butter.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
But life tastes sweeter nowadays.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
This new restaurant next to the 74-year-old Silver Wheel roller skating rink on Grants Lane serves breakfast and lunch that tastes home-cooked with dessert that is worth a stop alone.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For 1 in 23 people, Tuesday is also brown, tilted to the left, and tastes metallic.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
And that kind of movie almost always tastes rotten — no matter how long it’s been sitting in theaters.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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The 5,384-square-foot micro-market, ReCharge by Gelson’s sells produce and hot food items such as breakfast burritos and sandwiches, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, hot dogs, soups and other small bites.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her skin is cold and clammy, pockmarked with insect bites.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dougherty sees the job as a metaphor for what modern society experiences daily online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Navigating that tension makes a living cell a rudimentary agent — one that senses its own internal state and the environment, and then acts upon that information.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Bose PositionIQ technology inside the speaker senses its orientation and adjusts the audio accordingly.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 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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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Students and faculty in TCU’s theater and music programs will temporarily relocate to four spaces as the College of Fine Arts’ Ed Landreth Hall undergoes renovations.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fear may thrive in the shadows, but here, under bright fluorescent lights, the terror feels even more malevolent, something ambient and inescapable.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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