palates

Definition of palatesnext
plural of palate

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Noun
  • While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The county could seek to change Indian Creek to something more palatable to 21st-century tastes, yet officials might want to nudge trustees in the tiny village of Indian Creek to consider a different name.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The New York Times reported on March 31, citing a senior HHS official, that Kennedy's desires could soon come to fruition.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Humans seemingly have opposing desires to fit in and to be unique.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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