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taste

[tayst] / teɪst /




NOUN
capacity to sense flavor
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Adding too much potassium salt can produce an unpleasant metallic taste, limiting how much can be used without affecting flavor.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Helplessness melts into righteous rage as you type some scathing retort, as loneliness gives way to the metallic taste of parasocial satisfaction as the likes and reposts flood in.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Gluten-free Goldfish are slightly crispier than the traditional crackers, executives said, but otherwise the cheddar cheese and spice taste is the same.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

The Tritons gave freshman Koston James his first taste of varsity action, but it was a tough game to come into as he finished 11-for-16 passing for 60 yards with two interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

How I regretted now my own lack of taste in clothes.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

For decades, parents were baffled, if not horrified, by their kids’ musical tastes, from rock and hip-hop to emo and metal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Fable’s crowd and the songs they choose are eclectic, spanning generations and musical tastes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Algorithms were already predicting our tastes, needs and desires and serving us options before we asked for them.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Cells responsible for detecting salty and sour tastes use different signaling mechanisms that do not depend on PLCβ2, potentially allowing those sensations to remain intact even when other taste signals are disrupted.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

When it tastes good to you, get as many plates as you need and serve up some migas.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

Bavuma, who tasted defeat as captain for the first time in this match, allowed the game to drift on day two as Australia extended their score from 124-6 to 390 not out.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Some rancid wine that tasted like "salty bin juice", according to comedian Joanne McNally, topped off possibly the most revolting task yet.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Before the vinegar, it tasted good — but a little too sweet and a little too earthy.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

While they were at it, what about a pop that looked and tasted like a frosted rainbow cake?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

It tasted rich and salty, with an aromatic tang.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Ground yourself - use strong sensory experiences such as holding an ice cube or tasting something sour or spicy.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Among the one-star recipients is Arkhé in Norwood, which specialises in open-fire cooking, while Aptos in Adelaide serves a tasting menu focused on native Australian ingredients.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Kathleen Harper and her husband would normally share a few appetizers, but tonight they were splurging on the $50 tasting menu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

From 20-course omakase tasting menus to snug sushi bars, here’s where to find the best and freshest sushi in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

I asked, tasting the bitterness as the words left my insolent mouth.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall


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