palates

Definition of palatesnext
plural of palate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palates
Noun
  • The studio was then owned by wildcatter Marvin Davis, a six-foot-four, three-hundred-pound man of Falstaffian appetites.
    Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
  • For appetites large and small, these delightful dishes are worth seeking in Atlanta this month.
    Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But Wedgewood says a key element of his job is curating a lineup that appeals to the broad, undefined music tastes of racing fans.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • A little over a year later, Trey has officially honored those desires.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Robbie plays her as someone dazzled by the consequences of her own desires.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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