TASTES Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

tastes 1 of 2

noun

plural of taste

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a taste of your dessert

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Relevance

as in likings

positive regard for something trying to develop a taste for classical music

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tastes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of taste

as in experiences

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an adventurer who has tasted danger and lived to tell the tale

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as in senses

to have a vague awareness of by your language I can taste that something is wrong

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Recent Examples of tastes

Noun

Anyone displaying such pedestrian tastes would immediately be expelled from the room. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1542 and morphing into a commercial capital for western Mexico, Guadalajara was, for much of its history, small in scale and spartan in its tastes. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 In 2025 Turner showed his eclectic tastes, appearing in the romantic drama Eternity, the war on terrorism satire Atropia, and the low-budget art-house mystery Rose of Nevada. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 The Runway desk has an agnostic look—something that thankfully suits your ever-evolving design tastes. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton was universally adored across generations, political lines, musical tastes. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Life was an onslaught of bright lights, loud noises, intolerable textures and tastes. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 News stories and songs in the genre are making it onto more radars now, thanks to social media and evolving tastes. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Chains are using the same flexible format to serve different tastes and occasions, from energy to indulgence. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Mercifully, the food tastes like hotel dining rather than dietary penance. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 The ideal dressing tastes tart, salty and just a little sweet, in that order. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Like all garden-fresh vegetables, corn tastes best when just picked. — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Downwind from wildfires in North AmericaandEurope, the sky turns orange and the air tastes gritty. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Somehow, everything that’s cooked or baked in them tastes so much better! — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 The Padres and their fans are a proud bunch, but humble pie tastes good when the other option is having to beat the Dodgers in National League West race. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 As with any kind of cooking, how a dish tastes is all in how it is cooked. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026 Growing cucamelons is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy a unique fruit that tastes like cucumber with a hint of lime. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tastes

Noun

Samba's body has been sent to the University of California, Davis, for a necropsy, which could provide more information about why the bites proved fatal.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Beyond the bites, of course, these and other vendors will be selling dishes that capture flavors from across the continent.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

And the outlook for future profits is strong, if fans’ appetites are any gauge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
But in the eyes of investors, the robot maker is the more exciting bet, as appetites shift to AI and hardware, and away from e-commerce and internet platforms.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of appetites

Verb

One person experiences conflict as an urgent threat to the relationship and needs to resolve it immediately.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
If someone experiences or sees any of the following behaviors in someone after a blow to the head, call for emergency services.

— Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiences

Verb

The cabin sound is enhanced using technology that senses intake pressure and creates a corresponding engine sound routed through the speakers.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Yet Williams senses an opportunity to color outside the lines, to hunt a big play to one of his favorite targets.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of senses

Noun

Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of mouthfuls

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The post was an immediate hit with 1,500 likes to date, more than triple the engagement for the brand’s typical posts.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of likes

Verb

While both undergo steps in manufacturing to eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms, liquid infant formula in ready-to-feed bottles undergoes an additional sterility step to become commercially sterile.

— Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026