palate

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Recent Examples of palate Has Sugar’s inherent decency become something of a moral palate cleanser for Oz’s wicked ways? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 Each chapter also includes a list of seasonal flowers, another mainstay of farmers markets, offering a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Video games are Whitehead’s usual palate cleanser between projects, but lately he’s been cutting back. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 From sheet pan meals to easy breezy salads, there's a shrimp recipe here to please every palate. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for palate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
Noun
  • The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
  • These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Monroe County health officials say symptoms occur two to 14 days after exposure and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently.
    Emily Siner, NPR, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Both medications prevent cravings and debilitating withdrawal symptoms among people who previously used heroin or fentanyl by binding with the same brain receptor.
    Lev Facher, STAT, 25 June 2026
  • This dish has the sweetness, spice, and crunch to satisfy every craving.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Beyond some areas just being warmer, population, geography and infrastructure also make a difference in air conditioning use and adoption.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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