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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
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Each one offers a different drinking experience and impacts the taste and effervescence of your sparkling wine.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Get the scoop on the coolest new treats in the ice cream aisle
Our testers screamed for ice cream while tasting the PEOPLE Food Awards 2025.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Our team of taste testers got to work cooking, eating, drinking and scoring hundreds of new supermarket items to find the tastiest ones.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Each one offers a different drinking experience and impacts the taste and effervescence of your sparkling wine.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Verb
Potential side effects of kefir include abdominal cramping, nausea, stool changes, gas, and taste changes.13
Medication interactions: Talk with a healthcare provider to learn how to take medications while using kefir safely.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Get the scoop on the coolest new treats in the ice cream aisle
Our testers screamed for ice cream while tasting the PEOPLE Food Awards 2025.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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The botanicals undergo a 48-hour cold maceration process, allowing for a subtle extraction of flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, grown for flavor, not shelf-life, these strawberries are also delicate.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The photo shows a happy Thomas with his Philly in his lap, and a mouthful of Angelo's.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Close lid to grill and bake three to five minutes to your liking.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Taste, and add more dressing, a little at a time, until the salad is dressed to your liking.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Those nearby may experience road closures and smoky conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Verb
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That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Now, after last year’s bruising war with Israel, Hezbollah is much weaker and Lebanon’s new political leaders sense an opportunity to revitalize the economy once again with help from wealthy neighbors.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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As stories of love, loss and migration unfold over small bites and careful sips, Bose paints a portrait of identity steeped in sensory memory.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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What Davies has thus far brought to his second bite of the Who apple has proven … mixed.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The role had previously received rave reviews and accolades for the likes of Gloria Swanson, Glenn Close and Patti LuPone.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Published alongside ingredients lists for the likes of Green Banana Chowder and Baobab Panko Salmon?—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Slaton underwent her skin removal surgery on Jan. 18.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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At about 250 pages, the plan is still undergoing final revisions.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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