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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
WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The Academy’s tastes had caught up to the expanding influence of New Hollywood by then, a shift that the film’s five Oscar wins seemed to affirm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
The final results were a small, boxlike loaf that tasted amazing.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
By partnering with internationally renowned artists across various fields, Loewe infuses its products with artistic value, appealing to high-net-worth cultural consumers who use their purchases to express their tastes and attitudes.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The Academy’s tastes had caught up to the expanding influence of New Hollywood by then, a shift that the film’s five Oscar wins seemed to affirm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Toward the end of this period, Cavil’s team starts tasting the contents to determine whether additional time is required.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
The final results were a small, boxlike loaf that tasted amazing.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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Consumers are looking for bigger, bolder, and more complex flavors, and brands are paying attention.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Emily’s Red Beans And Rice This recipe, from Emily Shaya, is made with bacon and a ham hock for extra flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fresh and lively acidic fruity attack followed by a layered mouthful of succulent flavors that include black cherries, chocolate chips, strawberry tart.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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And if Trump, as the new sheriff in town, occasionally decides on a whim to impose law and order, the results may not always be to Russia’s liking.—
Hanna Notte,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The country experienced a 15 percent rise in marriages last year and a modest baby bump—the first in nine years—this was attributed to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Generally, retail executives sense heightened uncertainty in the air this year compared to last year, which after the presidential election and declines in the prices of general merchandise and oil, saw a spike in spending during the holiday season.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also sensing the motion of the moon, Tim Crain, IM’s chief technology officer, said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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For a limited time, orders of any breakfast sandwich, breakfast wrap, egg bites, bakes, lunch sandwiches or pockets will come with a free packet of Truff Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His signing wasn’t good news for the long list of teams that had kept tabs with Montreal, including the likes of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Winnipeg Jets and the Devils.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Infused with the likes of niacinamide, glycerin and the brand's thermal spring water, this quality hand cream will help with a multitude of skin concerns.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some major organizations have already undergone a change and have started understanding the value of investing in and promoting female athletes and women’s sports.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Patients would undergo blood tests and AI would be used to find cancer.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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