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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
Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Consumers, especially those with less discerning tastes and younger demographics, flocked to these new platforms for fashionable apparel and ultra-affordable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
In the past few years, a long list of exciting new hotels, restaurants, and tasting rooms have joined the area—giving the historic town a burst of new energy.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Selenium: Excess selenium may cause symptoms like a metallic taste, hair loss, brittle nails, nausea, and nerve damage.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Consumers, especially those with less discerning tastes and younger demographics, flocked to these new platforms for fashionable apparel and ultra-affordable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Now, thanks to the folks at Jack in the Box, fans can once again taste the stars.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
In the past few years, a long list of exciting new hotels, restaurants, and tasting rooms have joined the area—giving the historic town a burst of new energy.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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In addition to enjoying Raspberry Syrup the classic way (via a few pumps added to drinks), fans can also experience the flavor in a creative new form.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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But, in case you are stumped, the coffeehouse released a cold drink to give the flavor a shot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Between mouthfuls, the attendees discussed trading and investment strategies—and Trump’s speech.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Avs coach Jared Bednar took a bit of a liking to him last year before the suspension.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Neeson recalls taking an immediate liking to the idea of starring in a Naked Gun reboot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and surrounding Pacific Rim regions continued to experience seismic instability, with dozens of aftershocks being reported on Saturday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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On July 29, the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia experienced one of the 10 most powerful earthquakes since 1900.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sue goes to the kitchen, but quickly senses that someone else is there.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Darr was intrigued by Aguilar’s potential but could sense the quarterback needed support after a difficult year at his first juco stop.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Grace Mills, 18 of Valparaiso, battled Lyme disease and knows all too well the effects of a tick bite.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Condado Vanderbilt has ruled over the sands of Condado for more than a century, embodying all the elegance and beauty of a property that once welcomed the likes of the John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At the moment, the Lakers would appear a one-round-and-done playoff team in the West, when considering the likes of the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets and Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The transportation industry has also undergone significant technological changes as the world becomes more digitalized.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Sitting on just shy of 3.5 acres, the grandiose 1920s home underwent a meticulous three-year renovation by architect Ira Grandberg but retains a charming, old-world feel.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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