taste bud
noun
: an end organ mediating the sensation of taste and lying chiefly in the epithelium of the tongue
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The whole thing crunches, melts, zings and primes the taste buds for more.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But alas, if your taste buds simply yearn for a change of pace, the styles below still offer the texture and complexity found in the best amber wines around the world.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
This rich chocolate pound cake is as easy on the eye as the taste buds.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Aromas of Granny Smith apple and fresh croissant prepare the taste buds for flavors of yellow plum, Bartlett pear, toasted hazelnut, and a soft touch of chalk.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But alas, if your taste buds simply yearn for a change of pace, the styles below still offer the texture and complexity found in the best amber wines around the world.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
This rich chocolate pound cake is as easy on the eye as the taste buds.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Aromas of Granny Smith apple and fresh croissant prepare the taste buds for flavors of yellow plum, Bartlett pear, toasted hazelnut, and a soft touch of chalk.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Taste bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taste%20bud. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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