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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
Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Consumers, especially those with less discerning tastes and younger demographics, flocked to these new platforms for fashionable apparel and ultra-affordable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
The punch tastes very close to the Red Dragon version, but in an upscale way.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Selenium: Excess selenium may cause symptoms like a metallic taste, hair loss, brittle nails, nausea, and nerve damage.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Consumers, especially those with less discerning tastes and younger demographics, flocked to these new platforms for fashionable apparel and ultra-affordable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Explore town, taste some holiday treats, and win a prize.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
The punch tastes very close to the Red Dragon version, but in an upscale way.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
Noun
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The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The restaurant previously brought back some of its classic menu items earlier this year, including the fan-favorite Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich along with four new tasty beverages that all share base flavors of pineapple and dragonfruit.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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He’s quickly engrossed and, every so often, reaches out for a mouthful of corn dog.—
Christopher O'Donnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Avs coach Jared Bednar took a bit of a liking to him last year before the suspension.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Neeson recalls taking an immediate liking to the idea of starring in a Naked Gun reboot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Report on Shamblin Lara's death two years later said crash could have been avoided and that pilot Joe Lara experienced spatial disorientation.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Verb
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When a vital partner senses a workforce lacks confidence, brand damage is possible—a reputational liability.—
Tom Daly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In his college days, Quintero would frequent La Jolla Village and The Shores, usually to grab a bite to eat or visit Warwick’s bookstore.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Condado Vanderbilt has ruled over the sands of Condado for more than a century, embodying all the elegance and beauty of a property that once welcomed the likes of the John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At the moment, the Lakers would appear a one-round-and-done playoff team in the West, when considering the likes of the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets and Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Verb
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After serving the area for 60 years, High Noon Resort recently underwent a major renovation to maintain its idyllic setting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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There, Sansón underwent surgery to amputate his leg.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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