palates

plural of palate

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Noun
  • Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites.
    Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • The team whetted fans’ appetites by promising initiatives involving Fieri throughout the race season.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
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
  • Karlsson, however, knows the tastes of the dressing room.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
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“Palates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palates. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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