palate
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Vibrant and intense, but light on the palate, with complex flavors and aromas of purple flowers, dried herbs, baking spices, raspberry and cranberry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“The palate is both concentrated and energetic, balancing richness with precision and tension.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The result is a kind of “stunt food” economy — dishes designed as much for the camera as for the palate.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
It’s just enough to sate the palate until next week, when we find ourselves craving a treat once again.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Adam leaned back in his chair, and very soon he went to sleep and his mouth dropped open and he snored across his palate.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
“The home is very taste-specific, which may not be helping the property as buyers are drawn to more neutral palates that are transitional vs. taste-specific,” she says.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026
It’s dry but not bone-dry, a wine to please a wide range of palates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
Adenot said the dishes, which also include braised beef, and chocolate cream, will not only "delight our palates" but also help her feel connected to Earth, and her home country.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
And while Ulmer says “Elementa” is family friendly, as he believes children with adventurous food palates will enjoy the show, he’s also looking forward to Saturday matinee programming geared specifically for families with young kids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2025
The children she saw had all kinds of articulation problems, some because of physiological defects like cleft palates or tied tongues.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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