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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The gallery’s closure comes as the art market contends with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Oct. 2025
Different rice alternatives have different textures, tastes, and cooking requirements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
How have your reading tastes changed over time?
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Evans said he wasn’t thwarted by the brand’s adoption among Robinson and other political figures because of their lowbrow tastes.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Game Pieces – will vary depending on the creativity and artistry of the lead player, and dietary tastes and restrictions of the other players.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Like Carson, Letterman negotiated control of the time slot after his program to create The Late Late Show, where hosts ranging from Craig Ferguson to James Corden twisted the format to serve their tastes in ways Letterman had become too big to attempt.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
But the most important thing is that the water tastes great.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The newest Cajun restaurant in town looks and tastes like it’s been a local favorite for years.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
In today’s hyper-connected world, where technologies and trends spread instantly, fashion tastes cross borders as seamlessly as soccer, music or film.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
And nothing tastes better than that.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
The result is a fall treat that tastes like caramel apples in candy form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Each classic dish—ponytail-radish kimchi, mung-bean jelly, and pickled mustard greens—tastes fresh and novel.
—Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
In true Acadiana style, the secret to these one-of-a-kind burgers is a special sauce that adds a kick and is specifically suited to South Louisianan’s tastes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The gallery’s closure comes as the art market contends with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Oct. 2025
Different rice alternatives have different textures, tastes, and cooking requirements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
How have your reading tastes changed over time?
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Evans said he wasn’t thwarted by the brand’s adoption among Robinson and other political figures because of their lowbrow tastes.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Game Pieces – will vary depending on the creativity and artistry of the lead player, and dietary tastes and restrictions of the other players.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Like Carson, Letterman negotiated control of the time slot after his program to create The Late Late Show, where hosts ranging from Craig Ferguson to James Corden twisted the format to serve their tastes in ways Letterman had become too big to attempt.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
This beverage tastes like a relaxing day on a beautiful beach.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
But the most important thing is that the water tastes great.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The newest Cajun restaurant in town looks and tastes like it’s been a local favorite for years.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
In today’s hyper-connected world, where technologies and trends spread instantly, fashion tastes cross borders as seamlessly as soccer, music or film.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
And nothing tastes better than that.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
The result is a fall treat that tastes like caramel apples in candy form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Each classic dish—ponytail-radish kimchi, mung-bean jelly, and pickled mustard greens—tastes fresh and novel.
—Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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Cowboy chili is wonderfully rich and beefy, with satisfying bites of tender chuck roast—which seem meatier than ground beef crumbles.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Deaths from snake bites in Australia are rare.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More than half of the country lives in poverty, and 40% of the population experiences at least moderate food insecurity.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Please note that Frost/Freeze alerts will continue until 11/1 or until a county area experiences a widespread freeze.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Although snakeheads have sharp teeth and healthy appetites, electro-shocking of local waters shows healthy populations of native species like largemouth bass.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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From day one, the Arlington community has embraced Smoke’N Ash with open arms—and open appetites.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This getaway, known for its rare trees, undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno will take a brief leave of absence to be with his family as his daughter undergoes heart surgery, the team announced Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sleek clog silhouette feels trend-forward yet timeless, while the oversized buckle adds just the right amount of polish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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