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
Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Josephine’s former guidance counselor recalls that words, tastes, and colors would sometimes get mixed up in her head—episodes that left her distressed and that the counselor never understood.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The orange juice tastes like can.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
While their fashion tastes may vary, the mom and daughter do share a skin condition.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
PepsiCo is experimenting with new flavors suited to regional tastes and is conducting research at a new facility in Riyadh.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, this still tastes like a very old bourbon, but the tannic oak flavors are soft and not overpowering.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
But just as Pierre’s chicken tastes more or less the same as Nadine’s, so Olympia’s goals are more or less the same as Matty’s.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
How to Serve Kahlunkin is a versatile sipper that tastes beautifully neat, over ice, or as the star in your favorite cocktail.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
If your raw pumpkin tastes very bitter, stop eating it.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
But the most important thing is that the water tastes great.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Josephine’s former guidance counselor recalls that words, tastes, and colors would sometimes get mixed up in her head—episodes that left her distressed and that the counselor never understood.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The orange juice tastes like can.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
While their fashion tastes may vary, the mom and daughter do share a skin condition.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
PepsiCo is experimenting with new flavors suited to regional tastes and is conducting research at a new facility in Riyadh.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Flavored with garlic, salt, pepper, and buttermilk, this dish tastes like the real thing.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, this still tastes like a very old bourbon, but the tannic oak flavors are soft and not overpowering.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
But just as Pierre’s chicken tastes more or less the same as Nadine’s, so Olympia’s goals are more or less the same as Matty’s.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
How to Serve Kahlunkin is a versatile sipper that tastes beautifully neat, over ice, or as the star in your favorite cocktail.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
If your raw pumpkin tastes very bitter, stop eating it.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
But the most important thing is that the water tastes great.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Although separated by time, each experiences similar emotions – first love, rebellion and family tensions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One senses enormous momentum already, with the film a full-fledged phenomenon in its home country.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
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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Boy, how horror appetites change in just three years.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The burros' appetites for native desert trees are endangering the long-term sustainability of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every Jono Pandolfi piece is hand-thrown and undergoes a unique production process, and Jono and his team are constantly experimenting with new glazes, techniques, and forms.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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