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Recent Examples of palate
The Storrs 2024 Christie Vineyard Chardonnay (planted in 1984) showed bright acid, lemon and lime on the palate, while their biodynamic estate, Hidden Springs, showed a riesling-like purity.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 17 May 2026
The menu blended Chinese cuisine with international fare, including several Western-style dishes more suited to Trump’s famously less adventurous palate.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
Those citrusy flavors continued on the palate with hefty punches of grapefruit, and even, less aggressively, green apple.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Eat a piece of ginger between each course to cleanse your palate for the next one.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 17 May 2026
The menu blended Chinese cuisine with international fare, including several Western-style dishes more suited to Trump’s famously less adventurous palate.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
Those citrusy flavors continued on the palate with hefty punches of grapefruit, and even, less aggressively, green apple.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Eat a piece of ginger between each course to cleanse your palate for the next one.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
Noun
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But also authors, artists and anyone with taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Whether there will be further regulations may depend partly on whether legislators have an appetite to clarify the rules.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Cornyn became the latest in a line of Republicans who lost their primaries after falling out of favor with a president with little tolerance for dissent and a seemingly insatiable appetite for retribution.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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One member of the opposing crew, Eva (Kelsie Verdeilles), takes a liking to Géo, though their romance is hampered by Eva’s other boyfriend B (Alessandro Piquera).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Serve the toppings on the side so that everyone at the table can create their own concoction with beefy, cheesy casserole and taco fixings to their liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your personal preferences influence your diet, as well as your cultural background.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Researchers found semaglutide led to reductions in alcohol use by some but not all measures, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and led participants to smoke fewer cigarettes.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Being bitten by Pirate Clark may have been a manifestation of Clark's deepest emotional wounds and desires — or maybe the monster just needed a meal.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Each state may implement Clean Slate laws differently, depending on the balance between public safety and the desire for second chances.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Qualls takes lead Qualls took the lead after Lindell dropped out, but Demuth, urging the use of paper ballots over the clickers, tried to appeal to Lindell voters.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Most side effects of ginseng are mild and temporary, and serious side effects are generally associated with high doses and long-term use.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Waitstaff are low key and casual, quenching thirsts with pink vermouths and soda, accompanied by friendly Uruguayan smiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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