How to Use taste in a Sentence

taste

1 of 2 verb
Definition of tastenext
Synonyms for tastenext
  • She offered to taste the wine.
  • The wine tastes like vinegar.
  • The pie tasted too sweet.
  • He tasted the tea to see if it was sweet enough.
  • I tasted the tea and put more sugar in it.
  • She talked about the day when she first tasted the joy of flying.
  • He has tasted the frustration of defeat.
  • This is the first food I've tasted since yesterday.
  • She said there was garlic in the sauce, but I couldn't really taste it.
  • Have you ever tasted anything so delicious?
  • The coffee tastes fine and the eggs came out of a bird.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The key, of course, is to get the texture and taste juuust right.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Don't believe a dessert can be healthy and still taste good?
    — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The systems write recipes with no regard for how the food will taste.
    — Cade Metz, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Your food can hang in there for up to three years and still taste as fresh as day one.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Not just what would taste the best, but what would feel the best overall.
    — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 1 Jan. 2024
  • So, watch out for any tongue swelling, soreness, or changes in the way foods taste.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Then remove the foil and broil the lasagna for 3 to 5 minutes or until the top is browned to taste.
    — Jennifer Stempel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Just make some notes on what tastes good and refine from there.
    — Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The pale tiles of gnocchi look and taste like plush pillows that melt in your mouth.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • From wide-leg trousers to airy linen pairs to breezy beach coverups, there's a style to fit every need—and taste.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 29 Mar. 2023
  • After tasting the dishes, the judges couldn’t find the through line.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The label lists the alcohol at 15 percent, but the wine doesn’t taste hot.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Once the texture of the soup is to your liking, taste it for seasoning.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • Chicken sausage can taste great, too, but tend to be firmer and bouncier.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
  • This turkey tastes like fall thanks to its sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.
    — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The triple cream is no joke—this can taste like the cheese equivalent of putting heavy cream in your coffee.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Fresh Key limes can be hard to find, but this pie tastes just as good when made with bottled juice.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
  • My lips still feel hydrated and smooth, while the flavors look and taste the same.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The automaker has tasted success at Le Mans in the past.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
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taste

2 of 2 noun
  • The wine had a slightly bitter taste.
  • I detected a strong taste of ginger in the sauce.
  • She likes the taste of apples and cinnamon.
  • The illness affected her sense of taste.
  • That's just a taste of how this app could be weaponized.
    — CBS News, 17 Mar. 2024
  • As for the rest of the place, there’s something for every taste.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2023
  • For many with the condition, food has very weird smells and tastes.
    — Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Poole’s playoff run to this point has left a sour taste in the mouths of Warriors fans.
    — C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2023
  • The heady, sharp taste of the Shaoxing wine floods your tongue, the salty brine rushes in and there’s a hit of spice from the vodka.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
  • Low marks on texture, color, and taste mean Kroger came in dead last.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The drink boasts hints of maple wood and an aroma of caramel, along with a taste of bright orange bitters.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • He’s been teasing an album titled Music, and the new song seems to be the first taste of it.
    — Carita Rizzo, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Try adding a little sugar if the taste is too bitter for your palate.
    — Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023
  • Greens and heavy cream require a good amount of salt to taste like their best selves, so taste and season well when the recipe says to do so.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • There was a distinct herbal, minty note that overpowered much of the chocolate taste.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2024
  • From a mid-calf cowboy to a comfy Chelsea, Amazon has a bootie tailored to your taste.
    — Maia Torres, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Like his sister, Jason also got a taste of the spotlight at a young age.
    — Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • Learn to savor the refreshing taste of cool mint, which gives your journey a unique touch.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • The blend elevated and enhanced the mild taste of the zucchini.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 28 July 2023
  • That candy dish on the boss’s desk is meant to counter the bitter taste of tough conversations.
    — Callum Borchers, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Using the bad taste left from the loss was among the suggestions to fuel this week’s performance.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Perhaps for a peachy taste, cut peaches in smaller pieces.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • Storing garlic in a sunny area can lead it to sprout, which makes the garlic clove taste sharper and less sweet.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Customers’ eyes get big from the surprise taste after trying it on top of a fresh muffin.
    — Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 8 June 2023
  • Community Tips Feel free to adapt the nuts to your group's tastes or allergies.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • An original taste version is also being made available in the US, which is based on the taste of the 1886 version of Coke.
    — Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Are clothes in a subscription box customized to your taste?
    — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • And just like fine dining, the audience’s palate — their preferences and tastes — can shift.
    — Christian Anderson (trust'n), Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Or maybe this was just wishful thinking, my desire for a story with a taste of freedom in it.
    — Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The exception to this is reports of change in taste or smell, which declined from 42% early in the pandemic.
    — Alexander Tin, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2023

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