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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Pizza is another popular option, along with several other restaurants catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The food business is experiencing major changes to adjust to consumer tastes.
—Tonya Garcia, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The combination of sweet pumpkin, warm sage, and melty cheddar tastes like fall and pairs well with tart cranberry sauce and turkey.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Maybe chicken tastes like nothing at all.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Seafood contaminated with norovirus looks, smells, and tastes normal, the FDA said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The best way to support the industry, Seaver said, is to let chefs and consumers focus on what tastes good.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This pedestal dining table works for someone whose tastes teeter between minimalist and midcentury modern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with many social media users comparing it to marshmallow.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Pizza is another popular option, along with several other restaurants catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The food business is experiencing major changes to adjust to consumer tastes.
—Tonya Garcia, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In my opinion, food tastes better outdoors.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The combination of sweet pumpkin, warm sage, and melty cheddar tastes like fall and pairs well with tart cranberry sauce and turkey.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Maybe chicken tastes like nothing at all.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Seafood contaminated with norovirus looks, smells, and tastes normal, the FDA said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The best way to support the industry, Seaver said, is to let chefs and consumers focus on what tastes good.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This pedestal dining table works for someone whose tastes teeter between minimalist and midcentury modern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with many social media users comparing it to marshmallow.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes
Noun
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Beyond game day wings, customers can expect pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads, among other classic bar bites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bricken started over at age 50 and worked 20-hour days to build the cookie dough empire that produces more than a million cookie dough and gelato bites every single week.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team also found genetic differences between cancers that were able to spread in the heart and those that were not, and identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces the activity of genes linked to proliferation in cancer cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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This can happen due to a draft, a dirty pilot opening, or issues with the thermocouple (a small device that senses the pilot flame and controls the gas valve).—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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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
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According to the company, the meals are portioned for smaller appetites, provide at least 20 grams (g) of protein, and include nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or potassium, depending on the item.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Even when food is scarce, if a deer nibbles on a citrus plant, the bitter flavor usually prompts them to move on without fully consuming it.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Tastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tastes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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