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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
Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 May 2025
This includes a renaissance in foods made with local ingredients or linked to regional cultures and tastes.
—Dawn Thilmany, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dessert Options Multiply While canned and frozen options may be available year-round, there’s no denying that fresh fruit just tastes better—especially when baked into a cobbler or churned into ice cream.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Noun
The three stage and screen stars will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of ART, Yasmina Reza’s smart comedy about friendship, taste and ego, producers announced Wednesday.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 May 2025
This includes a renaissance in foods made with local ingredients or linked to regional cultures and tastes.
—Dawn Thilmany, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Verb
During the test, editors tasted each pickle and ranked them on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dessert Options Multiply While canned and frozen options may be available year-round, there’s no denying that fresh fruit just tastes better—especially when baked into a cobbler or churned into ice cream.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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Onions in the ground beef mixture incorporate moisture and caramelize nicely while searing for extra flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These dishes are carefully crafted to ensure that the cannabis element complements the flavors of the food without overwhelming the experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Miss Manners has seen people who want to talk through a mouthful of food cover their mouths like this, but not those trying to modulate their voices. Is lowering your volume just too obvious?—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide with a 3% concentration is the concentration sold in most pharmacies. Take a small mouthful of the mixture and tilt your head back.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Exchanges are not for comparing notes or calling each other’s attention to something that was not done to your liking.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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In March, the United States proposed an immediate, limited 30-day truce, which Ukraine accepted, but the Kremlin has held out for terms more to its liking.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The city experienced tremendous population growth, owing especially to immigration from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Poland, and Italy.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Stout also has an outsized personality, which the 49ers experienced during his visit.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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However, as the trial progresses, Merritt can sense the jury losing confidence in her argument.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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One important skill to master is how to read the room, to sense what the audience needs more of or less of—and to respond not only with prepared content, but with adaptable presence.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The young girl took a bite of the guacamole and flashed a thumbs up.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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While there is a timeline for all the moving parts of the day from guest arrivals to late-night bites at the after-party, planners need to be ready for anything.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
Noun
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From the likes of Adam Grant and Trevor Noah this year, to Michelle Obama, Brené Brown, Amal Clooney, and others in past years, this conference explores a wide range of topics.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Here’s a first look at Housefull 5, starring the likes of Indian comedy king Akshay Kumar and Abhishek A Bachchan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Further, Costello’s parents claim that Costello should have undergone more testing before being allowed to participate in any strenuous activities.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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