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
Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The end result is a golden powder that looks like ground turmeric, tastes faintly of mushrooms, and turns a vanilla ice cream pistachio-green.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In other words, there’s no aged liquor on shelves right now tastes better than this juice, according to the expert palates making up the prestigious competition.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
This experience sharpened my ability to anticipate customer desires while reminding me that tastes evolve over time.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
And our readers unanimously agree dressing always tastes better when cornbread is involved.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
After all, who wants to drink water that tastes like a swimming pool?
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
And the consequent surge in demand for low-booze or booze-free drinks has seen a slew of bubbly producers coming up with sophisticated fizz that tastes almost identical to the real thing.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The end result is a golden powder that looks like ground turmeric, tastes faintly of mushrooms, and turns a vanilla ice cream pistachio-green.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In other words, there’s no aged liquor on shelves right now tastes better than this juice, according to the expert palates making up the prestigious competition.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
This experience sharpened my ability to anticipate customer desires while reminding me that tastes evolve over time.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
And our readers unanimously agree dressing always tastes better when cornbread is involved.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
After all, who wants to drink water that tastes like a swimming pool?
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The idea, Disney officials said, is to whet people’s appetites and encourage upgrades to the full bundle.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The process produces electricity from 70% of the hydrogen, while the remaining 30% undergoes multi-stage Pressure Swing Absorption for purification, yielding up to 1,200 kg/day of fuel-grade hydrogen.David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In milder locations where the ground doesn’t freeze or undergoes freeze-thaw cycles, water deeply about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The French version has seen the likes of Macron and Killing Eve star Camille Cottin face questions.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jobe cracking the Opening Day roster is no given, and others such as Brant Hurter, Casey Mize, Matt Manning and Ty Madden will also challenge the likes of Montero for a rotation spot.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This energetic cirrus scent smells like the heart of summer, ripe juicy lemons, and tangerine offset by apple and jasmine.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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