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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Pizza is another popular option, along with several other restaurants catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The food business is experiencing major changes to adjust to consumer tastes.
—Tonya Garcia, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
This no-bake dessert tastes like a combination of tiramisu and lemon cheesecake.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The spirit smells like hazelnuts and tastes like peppercorns.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
The result tastes a bit like honey on toast and makes a stunning homemade gift.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Seafood contaminated with norovirus looks, smells, and tastes normal, the FDA said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Pizza is another popular option, along with several other restaurants catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The food business is experiencing major changes to adjust to consumer tastes.
—Tonya Garcia, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
This no-bake dessert tastes like a combination of tiramisu and lemon cheesecake.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The spirit smells like hazelnuts and tastes like peppercorns.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
The result tastes a bit like honey on toast and makes a stunning homemade gift.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Seafood contaminated with norovirus looks, smells, and tastes normal, the FDA said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
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Hantavirus is primarily spread by mice and rats to people when they are exposed to rodent urine, droppings or saliva, and less commonly through scratches or bites.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Hantavirus can also spread through rodent bites or scratches, though this is rare.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Trigeminovascular System Activation Initiates Headache Pain The initiation of cortical spreading depression, which is linked to an aura, also activates the trigeminovascular system, a network of nerves and blood vessels in your head that senses pain and sends signals to your brain.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team also found genetic differences between cancers that were able to spread in the heart and those that were not, and identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces the activity of genes linked to proliferation in cancer cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Men’s interests, appetites, jawlines, leg lengths, testosterone levels, and friendships or lack thereof have been the object of feverish media attention in the past couple of years.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the pace, keep moving, and follow what feels expansive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The latest Disney super app concept feels like a solution in search of a problem that nobody wants or needs, according to the Disney Tourist Blog’s Tom Bricker.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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