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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
Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Cold Brew Cappuccino tastes slightly sweet and slightly creamed.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Same taste, same quality, same ability—or inability—to survive for generations.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Laurie Raphaël is an upscale restaurant that offers a tasting menu, with the option to add a wine or alcohol-free cocktail pairing.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Cold Brew Cappuccino tastes slightly sweet and slightly creamed.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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Besides Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, no other Lay’s products, flavors, or sizes have been impacted by this recall.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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No other Lay’s flavors, sizes or products are included in the recall.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This mouthful of a condition is a chronic type of arthritis that causes spine inflamation.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.—
Peter Green,
Quartz,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Simply use its manual controls or remote control to customize it to your liking.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Asus’ curiously named Adol 14 Air is a laptop with an aroma diffuser built in to keep your immediate workspace smelling pleasant with a fragrance of your liking.—
John Burek,
PCMAG,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The horology world is experiencing a moment of transformation as Ricardo Guadalupe, the architect of Hublot’s meteoric rise, steps into the role of Honorary President after over a decade as CEO.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There were also more than a few historic vehicles that were available to experience.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Scientists have also discovered that the cells in the tongue that sense sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami tastes are spaced out across the tongue; some people are genetically more predisposed to liking sweets than others; and children tend to prefer the taste of sour candies more than adults do.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Everyone in the room could sense the awkwardness that followed.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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That starts with small bites, including his calas, also known as Creole rice fritters, traditionally a sweet breakfast dish served with cafe au lait.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Already a face of the Marella fall 2024 campaign, Ratajkowski has appeared in ads for the likes of Kurt Geiger, Self-Portrait, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Tory Burch and Loewe, among others.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Thankfully, while American companies have almost completely stopped investing in British productions, the likes of The CW and Roku have partnered with Stan on several shows, such as the upcoming Good Cop/Bad Cop.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The dog underwent surgeries at a specialty hospital in Connecticut.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Since then, the lander has been camped out in Earth orbit, undergoing systems checks and preparing to light its engines for a translunar injection burn, which will propel the probe on a four-day trajectory for the moon.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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