1
as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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2
as in likings
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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1
as in experiences
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
an adventurer who has tasted danger and lived to tell the tale
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2
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of tastes
Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The band’s fan base stuck with it even during a multi-year break, and even as tastes shifted and more hip-hop and pop acts invaded the Billboard rankings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, pros speak to nine popular looks that have reigned supreme over the past few years but just don't speak to their personal tastes.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters!
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and dill can introduce kids to new smells and tastes.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The building’s contents stood as an expression of one man’s eclectic tastes.
—Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The other devices are also examples of iterative but meaningful advancements over their predecessors, and with a broad selection of options to suit varying tastes, needs, and budgets.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Many have certainly enjoyed the wider varieties of apples with more complex tastes and personalities.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
And while the jarred options at the grocery are convenient, our homemade version tastes so much better.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
But times change, and tastes change.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Inadequate cooling is probably the biggest reason why venison and elk meat sometimes tastes bad.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Notably, Mooyah’s burgers are much better and the beef tastes much fresher than at most corporate chains.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Maple syrup tastes sweet with a distinct, rich flavor accented with a blend of caramel, vanilla, with a hint of woodiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
And for users particularly intrigued by their own data, there's even the potential to use AI to cross data streams from different platforms and perhaps understand even more about how their music choices impact their lives and tastes more broadly.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
The sweet, fortified wine that tastes much like the meaty innards of a plump, golden raisin brought out notes of yeast in the olive oil ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Many of the tastes that have come, gone and endured include creations of shop owners and customers alike, according to Leffers.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The band’s fan base stuck with it even during a multi-year break, and even as tastes shifted and more hip-hop and pop acts invaded the Billboard rankings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, pros speak to nine popular looks that have reigned supreme over the past few years but just don't speak to their personal tastes.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters!
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and dill can introduce kids to new smells and tastes.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The building’s contents stood as an expression of one man’s eclectic tastes.
—Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The other devices are also examples of iterative but meaningful advancements over their predecessors, and with a broad selection of options to suit varying tastes, needs, and budgets.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Many have certainly enjoyed the wider varieties of apples with more complex tastes and personalities.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
But martini ratios are highly personal, so play around with what tastes best to you.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
And while the jarred options at the grocery are convenient, our homemade version tastes so much better.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
But times change, and tastes change.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Inadequate cooling is probably the biggest reason why venison and elk meat sometimes tastes bad.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Notably, Mooyah’s burgers are much better and the beef tastes much fresher than at most corporate chains.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Maple syrup tastes sweet with a distinct, rich flavor accented with a blend of caramel, vanilla, with a hint of woodiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
And for users particularly intrigued by their own data, there's even the potential to use AI to cross data streams from different platforms and perhaps understand even more about how their music choices impact their lives and tastes more broadly.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
The sweet, fortified wine that tastes much like the meaty innards of a plump, golden raisin brought out notes of yeast in the olive oil ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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You’ll be escorted through a discreet door into a dark and moody dining den to gather around a 14-seat communal table, where the chefs will lead you through a multi-course omakase experience, torching, rolling and dashing bites with surprising toppings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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At the pre-match party, create a DIY mini pinata, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks and grab a free FC Cincinnati taco holder.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe Earth gets unlucky and experiences multiple, simultaneous LIP events (though this grows less likely over time, Kane said, as the mantle cools and its churning slows).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key takeaway is that the company does recover but often experiences significant swings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the overarching goal is aligning employee and shareholder interests, in reality, shareholders often have different priorities, time horizons and risk appetites.—
Erika Andersson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their appetites portend our doom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In New Zealand, the pūriri moth undergoes a remarkably long journey to adulthood.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Guardiola’s side are more than capable of repeating last season’s third place but finishing above either Arsenal or Liverpool feels like a tall order.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their decision to travel to the island feels different from, say, choosing to see Taylor Swift in Amsterdam or Bruno Mars on the Vegas Strip—choices that might be more about the concert itself than the location.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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