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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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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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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
Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Named after one of Europe’s tallest peaks, this stylish yet relaxed hotel has long been a favorite, combining a rich history with today's tastes.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In today’s culinary landscape, these ambitious but casual drop-in spaces are helping finance serious fine dining while building a following of younger guests who haven’t bought into tasting menus—yet.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
But what if your tastes change with the seasons or how achy your muscles are after a long, active day?
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Named after one of Europe’s tallest peaks, this stylish yet relaxed hotel has long been a favorite, combining a rich history with today's tastes.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In today’s culinary landscape, these ambitious but casual drop-in spaces are helping finance serious fine dining while building a following of younger guests who haven’t bought into tasting menus—yet.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
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Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The higher proof of the cask strength expression amplifies the flavors and provides a greater intensity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Sending a strong message will ensure any changes that transpire are to your liking.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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But the Penguins appear to be experiencing the same stages of decline that the Sharks – and their fans – have gone through in recent years.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company has experienced diminished revenues and profitability, driven in part by weaker sales for its annual Summer Jam concert, and expects these conditions to continue for an undetermined period of time.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Policy changes from the SEC are hard to predict, but the ETF industry appears to sense an opening to push new types of products.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even Juan Hernandez of Santa Clara, whose nose was broken by protesters while attending the 2016 Trump rally in his MAGA hat, senses a deeper animosity now than eight years ago.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Light bites accompany the tasting, enhancing the experience.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just as there are no excuses for the Aston Martin team’s performance against best-in-the-world rivals at Formula 1 race tracks, so there can be none in showroom competition against the likes of McLaren and Ferrari.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Wise’s roster of banking partners has grown to more than 90 names, including the like of Monzo, Google Pay and Interactive Brokers.Robert Olsen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Embiid, who has had a history of knee injuries, underwent surgery on the meniscus in his left knee in February.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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