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as in flavor
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
I can't stand the taste of cherry-flavored cough syrup
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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of taste
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Yes, but Eddie Howe has built a walking nightmare of a team that has been together for several seasons and, crucially, has the taste for silverware.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
While results at the time tasted similar to the real thing, its inventors conceded that the texture didn’t quite work.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Photo: Michaela Trimble Rancho del Sol Dorado: Equestrian Adventures
For a taste of the countryside, Rancho del Sol Dorado offers horseback riding experiences through the scenic landscapes surrounding San Miguel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Yes, but Eddie Howe has built a walking nightmare of a team that has been together for several seasons and, crucially, has the taste for silverware.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
There are three tasting rooms, each representing one country from that trio.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
While results at the time tasted similar to the real thing, its inventors conceded that the texture didn’t quite work.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Home cooks can add more vegetables, such as carrots, or fruits, such as apples, to enhance the flavor of sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The pack of marine mammals eventually surfaced with mouthfuls of food.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Okay, that's quite an overflowing mouthful of potential pie-in-the-sky promise to chew on all at once.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Once the results are tweaked to your liking, use the links the tools provide to book your trip.—
Craig Stoltz,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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How to wear the Italian manicure There are plenty of ways to style your Italian manicure to your liking.—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Attendees also will also experience a special musical performance by the Raging Grannies, a group known for their lively spirit and songs for justice.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Her sincerest wish is to share the delight she’s experienced working with fruit trees and gardens.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Last year, the Biden administration also began criticizing the de minimis exemption, with Chinese shippers sensing a clear vibe shift.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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To fix this, the MIT researchers developed a new ultra-thin material that can sense infrared radiation without any cooling and outperforms cooled detectors at the same time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
Noun
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But the balanced blueprint takes a big bite out of the county’s infrastructure investment, slicing the capital projects budget by roughly two-thirds, or $90 million.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Soon thereafter, starving, Cage yanks the dead rat from the ground and holds it to his teeth, about to take a bite.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Several actors noted that many of these grants were for the likes of Shakespeare.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Young M.A. have all taken a spin at their own versions of the song in their respective careers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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McKinsey found that 82% of leaders say their organizations have had to undergo significant strategic or operational changes in the last two years to stay competitive.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ronin spent nearly a year undergoing meticulous training, using pureed avocados and bananas as a reward, in Tanzania before being sent to Cambodia in 2021.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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