amuse-bouche

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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche While the spectacular landscape passes by outside, guests are served champagne and amuse-bouches, followed by an exquisite five-course meal with accompanying wine. Bob Preston, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2025 Balenciaga was a fantastic start that served as both a palate cleanser and an amuse-bouche. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Starting with the amuse-bouche, every dish is not only beautiful but also palate-pleasing. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The Mont serves seasonal amuse-bouche or a quick bite to get the palate going. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025 The twists hit quickly, and you’re left satisfied, an amuse-bouche of life among maniacal rich people. William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse-bouche
Noun
  • The chicken’s outer layer is crunchy and its inside is tender, making for an enjoyable appetizer before the main dish.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
  • With the Miami waterfront as its backdrop, music filled the venue as industry leaders networked, nibbled on appetizers, and posed for photos in front of a flower wall provided by Johnnie Walker.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
Noun
  • Wash everything down with juice, coffee, and/or cocktails to fully gear up for the day ahead.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Now JetBlue passengers can even watch Banks explain how to channel your inner mixologist, no cocktail shaker required, in a funny new video streaming on the plane.
    Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Blue Jays got the scoring started early and fast after outfielder Davis Schneider took Dodgers starter Blake Snell deep in the first inning.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Los Angeles’ lineup struggled mightily against Toronto’s starter, Trey Yesavage, who allowed just three hits in seven innings, with 12 strikeouts.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouche. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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