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Recent Examples of palate
In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Too fizzy for sealed water bottles Might be too subtle for some palates
Plink's simple electrolyte tablets are fun to use.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2026
Dry, lightly carbonated styles, more similar to those from Normandy or Brittany than the sweeter versions common in the U.S., lend acidity and subtle tannins that refresh the palate while echoing the fruit often served alongside cheese.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Ferrante Winery straddles the two worlds that Ohio wine country is caught between: longtime staples that cater to a sweeter palate, and newcomers that offer something drier, bolder, more mature.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Too fizzy for sealed water bottles Might be too subtle for some palates
Plink's simple electrolyte tablets are fun to use.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2026
Dry, lightly carbonated styles, more similar to those from Normandy or Brittany than the sweeter versions common in the U.S., lend acidity and subtle tannins that refresh the palate while echoing the fruit often served alongside cheese.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Ferrante Winery straddles the two worlds that Ohio wine country is caught between: longtime staples that cater to a sweeter palate, and newcomers that offer something drier, bolder, more mature.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palate
Noun
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Santa Fe Dry Goods is about having extremely good taste, providing a place where a mix of generations wearing natural-fiber outfits can shop.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Sarwer noted that physiological senses like taste can vary a lot from person to person at baseline.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suppliers are also increasingly investing—both due to brand appetite and government regulations—in better data collection and traceability.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The brunch menu is fairly limited, but has something for most appetites—Greek yogurt bowls, French toast, avocado toast, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Quesadillas, nachos and salads are also on the menu and can be customized to your liking.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Naming one clear boundary or preference shifts the tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The format varies widely depending on access and preference.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zero-calorie sweeteners may help in specific cases but can reinforce cravings for sweet foods.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of it was a desire to stick things out with his teammates.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was nothing left for anyone to drink at Soft Bar after Sabrina arrived because her insatiable thirst sucked up all the moisture within a ten-block radius.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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