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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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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
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In Iceland, it is traditionally fermented and dried to make hákarl, a dish famous for its strong smell and taste.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
For 1 in 23 people, Tuesday is also brown, tilted to the left, and tastes metallic.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This vibrant pickle-centric culture, blending health, fun, and innovation, underscores how pickles have become a dynamic and enduring symbol of American creativity, taste, and innovation.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In Iceland, it is traditionally fermented and dried to make hákarl, a dish famous for its strong smell and taste.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
For 1 in 23 people, Tuesday is also brown, tilted to the left, and tastes metallic.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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Each one is thoughtfully crafted with its alcoholic sibling in mind, so the notes and flavors felt more like siblings than distant cousins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each pea is a miraculous burst of freshness that can stand up to assertive flavors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, Nvidia is already responding to some of the backlash, explaining that game developers will have full artistic control over DLSS 5 and can fine-tune the model to their liking.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nero was widely blamed for the disaster, with accusers claiming that the emperor started the fire to bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking, though modern historians believe the fire was accidental.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Why book To experience wellness the Six Senses way in one of the world’s busiest cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Travelers familiar with last year's egg-flation might sense what's coming -- escalating prices, but this time on flights, not omelets and frittatas.—
ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eat the elephant one bite at a time, Redd recommends.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through a red chain-link curtain is a back room containing the likes of Screw, Al Goldstein’s erotic tabloid from the sixties and seventies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The show is hosted by Jordi Hays and John Coogan and has featured interviews with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman and James Cameron.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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