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taste

[teyst] / teɪst /




NOUN
capacity to sense flavor
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Their entire purpose is to make things taste deeper, richer and more satisfying, and on a Monday night I am happy to let them do their jobs.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

They gave youngsters "the chance to experience their own Great North Run moment - creating memories, soaking up the atmosphere and, for many, getting a taste of what the main event feels like", they added.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

The available data indicate that µBites are safe to eat, although the researchers are still waiting for institutional approval before conducting formal taste tests.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

As China’s economy took off, many Chinese developed a taste for matsutake, or songrong in Chinese.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

She knew how to make it taste just like the stuff you’d get in a theater—better, even—and she’d get those red-and-white-striped tubs they have there to make it feel even more authentic.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

The judge also noted that Agarwal was "clearly a man of ample means who has expensive tastes", in contrast to Lee "who was not in that league".

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

M. trumani and every felid lineage sampled in the study lacked a functional gene responsible for producing a receptor involved in detecting sour tastes.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

Inside, the modern farmhouse blends Dewan and Kazee’s contrasting design tastes, pairing sleek contemporary elements with warmer and more personal touches.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

An exhibition displays some of the treasures included in the extraordinary bequest of Aso O. Tavitian, a collector with a singular eye who followed his own tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

The large pinecone with spiky leaves turns out to be called a “pineapple,” and it tastes like food for a king.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

"I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

I took a bite of the buttery Texas toast and the crinkle-cut fries, then dipped them into the creamy, peppery Cane’s Sauce, which tasted something like pickled ranch.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

By contrast, animals given low-calorie or noncaloric liquids that tasted sweet did not produce the same response.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Like China, Indonesia has also tasted World Cup action once before - in 1938, when it competed as the Dutch East Indies, then a colony of the Netherlands.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Only the water tasted good to me, though I grew embarrassed at asking again and again to be taken outside.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Of the youngsters tasting Solheim singles action for the first time only Rhodes failed to win and it took a brilliant performance from world number one Nelly Korda to beat her on the final day.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Current tasting fees are now $50 for a “social” tasting on the patio and $125 for a guided tour and seated tasting.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

It was dark and deeply moist, a little earthy without tasting particularly of vegetables, and studded throughout with hunks of chocolate.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

"Styria is really a wonderful place to be. You have mountains, you have lakes, if you're interested in wine you can go wine tasting... The quality of life is very good," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Even if you get to marry the prince, you still wake up in the morning with your mouth tasting like drain cleaner and your hair all flat on one side.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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